Accounting and Office Manager

Job Description: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our team at our Boba Franchise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and office management, and be able to handle the day-to-day financial operations of the franchise with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. This position can be partially done virtually or remotely from home. Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the franchise, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Work with the leadership team to develop and track the budget, and identify areas for cost savings
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate financial records and documents
• Collaborate with management to develop and achieve financial goals for the franchise
• Support the duties of the Office Manager, including managing the office calendar, coordinating meetings and events, and ordering supplies
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Influence stakeholder group to consider wide array of possible solutions to a business need; recommend solutions based on a broad business perspective
• Collaborate to ensure desired outcomes are achieved for different projects, including facilitation of councils, meetings, and cross-functional decisions across stakeholder groups
• Identify and recommend changes in procedures of significant impact on broader groups
• Participate in roadmap development; make recommendations about future system and data infrastructure needs
• Communicate project benefits, progress, and updates to a variety of audiences via written, visual, and verbal presentations
• Research technical tax issues related to international activities
• Write technical tax memorandums
• Prepare, process, review, and support CPA for filing corporate income tax returns
• Calculate, file, and initiate estimated income tax payments
• Reconcile general ledger tax liability accounts and investigate account differences and issues
• Research and answer notices and other correspondence regarding income taxes, payments, general account information from international taxing jurisdictions
• Collect information for income tax audits and communicate effectively with auditors from international taxing authorities

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting and financial management, preferably in the food or beverage industry
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, analytical & problem-solving skills, communication skills, project management.
• Experience and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and accounting software, such as QuickBooks
• Relevant experience in HR and/or payroll systems
• Relevant experience in project management, business process change initiatives and/or systems implementations
• Familiarity with and understanding of the labor environment within the restaurant and/or retail industry
• Franchise experience or experience with multiple beverage stores operations

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate finance and accurate bookkeeping experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance

Company DescriptionTo us at TEASPOON, boba is more than just a drink; it’s an opportunity to sit back and slow down, a reminder to enjoy the small and simple things in life. Starting at small and simple (like a Teaspoon!), we’re working towards a grander mission: to create space to delight, to care for, to connect with — all through our passion and expertise in handcrafted tea & premium boba inspired by life’s moments. Apply tot his job