Position Summary: The Accountant I is an entry-level accounting position responsible for supporting the daily accounting operations of Blake’s Lotaburger. This role assists with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, reconciliations, documentation, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and able to support multiple areas of accounting rather than being limited to one function. This position reports directly to the Financial Controller. Primary Responsibilities: · Must exemplify Blake’s Lotaburgers Core Values of Kind, Team, Passion, Process in all responsibilities and interactions · Assist with processing invoices, vendor payments, expense documentation, and account coding. · Support accounts receivable functions, including daily sales validation, cash activity, deposits, chargebacks, refunds, and related documentation. · Process Payroll and support payroll accounting, including payroll journal entries, payroll reconciliations, benefit-related entries, and discrepancy research. · Prepare basic journal entries and supporting documentation under supervision. · Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and ensure assigned accounts are completed timely and accurately. · Maintain organized accounting records, files, and audit-ready documentation. · Research and resolve routine invoice, payment, cash, payroll, or account discrepancies. · Support month-end close by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and completing assigned tasks. · Serve as a support link between field operations and the corporate office for accounting questions, documentation requests, and transaction research. · Assist with internal controls by following accounting policies, approval procedures, and documentation standards. · Crosstrain in multiple accounting areas, including AP, AR, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger support. · Assist with other projects, tasks, and duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements (Education/Training/Experience/Abilities): · Education or work experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related field preferred. · Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records. · Basic understanding of accounting principles preferred. · Ability to learn multiple accounting functions and adapt in a fast-paced environment. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative accounting team environment. · Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and improve processes. · Proven experience in the restaurant or retail industry is a plus. · Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. · Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. · Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, including a motor vehicle record search. Essential Physical/Emotional Requirements: · Must be able to occasionally stand/walk for extended periods of time · Must be able to sit for extended periods of time · Must be able to talk and hear · Must be able to climb, bend and stoop · Must be able to lift/move up to 25 pounds unassisted · Must be able to type and look at a computer screen for extended periods of time · Must be able to tolerate a reasonable amount of stress. Ability to multitask and work under stressful conditions in a quick service restaurant environment · Must be able to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations using tactful, appropriate, and effective communication Blake’s Lotaburger is an equal employment opportunity employer. It provides equal opportunity in all employment actions and prohibits harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or intimidation based on any status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law, including race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), disability (including physical and mental), genetic information, veteran status, marital and familial status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy covers all employment actions and workplace conduct, and Blake’s Lotaburger will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. All complaints will be investigated promptly and confidentially to the extent possible, and retaliation against individuals who raise concerns, participate in an investigation, or exercise rights under this policy is strictly prohibited. To contact Blake’s Lotaburger’s Human Resources Department, please call 505-884-2160 Ext. 1644 or email HR@lotaburger.com. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than ‘at will’ relationship. Compensation: $50,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year WHAT MAKES A BURGER A LOTA BURGER? WELL, YOU START WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS & FINISH WITH A LOTA LOVE. Expertly seasoned & seared Premium Angus Beef patties, tangy pickle slices, a perfect layer of mustard & fresh lettuce, onion & tomato all between two lightly toasted buns? Did I mention exclusively packaged, 100% Hatch Valley grown Green Chile that’s registered by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture? Quality ingredients: Check. 70 years of serving what National Geographic named “The World’s Best Green Chile Cheeseburger” across 80 locations & throughout New Mexico, Texas & Arizona? A LOTA Love: Check. When the founding father of flavor & WWII Navy Veteran, Blake Chanslor, flipped the first LOTA Burger® in 1952, he gave birth to a New Mexico tradition. 70 years later, Blake’s is a cultural icon (I mean, have you seen me on AMC’s ‘Breaking Bad’? I’m a natural!) & synonymous with New Mexico cuisine.