sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food.
We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every
day in each sweetgreen, our 5,000 team members make food from scratch, using fresh
ingredients and produce delivered that morning. And in our local communities, we’re committed
to leaving people better than we found them. We’re in the business of feeding people, and we’re
out to change what that means. Our teams are our most valuable ingredient – the heart of our
company, the face of our brand, and what truly makes the sweetgreen experience special and
unique.

The Staff Accountant will be a key member of the Accounting Team, supporting the monthly
close process through journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and general ledger
maintenance across various areas of the business. We are looking for an individual who can
create efficiencies and work independently, with a strong understanding of accounting
principles.

Core Responsibilities

As a key contributor to the monthly close process, you will:

• Prepare and post journal entries across assigned areas of the general ledger, including
  accruals, reclassifications, and recurring entries.
• Own monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, including bank,
  intercompany, prepaids, and other accounts as needed. Investigate and resolve
  reconciling items timely.
• Analyze general ledger accounts to identify and record necessary accruals, adjustments,
  and reclassifications.
• Support payroll-related accounting, including reconciliation of benefits allocations,
  workers compensation accruals, PTO liabilities, and other non-compensation payroll
  entries.
• Collaborate with the management team to ensure timely completion of tasks aligned with
  weekly and period-end close schedules.
• Assist with financial statement inquiries at both the store and corporate levels.
• Compile schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audit
  requests.
• Take on additional process ownership as the team evolves, with potential exposure to
  areas such as lease accounting, fixed assets, or other GL functions.
• Contribute to special projects, ad hoc analyses, and reporting initiatives in collaboration
  with the management team.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA or CPA track is not required but is a plus.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions, with the ability to
  quickly adapt to new software programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex
  information clearly and effectively.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

• Thrives in a collaborative team environment, assisting colleagues in troubleshooting
  issues and overcoming challenges.

• Willingness to dedicate the hours required to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-
  driven profession.

• Candidates must be available to work onsite in the Los Angeles office at least four days
  per week.

Experience Desired

• 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably with multi-unit industries.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with a heavy focus on general ledger accounting.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or other large ERP systems preferred.
• Prior experience with multi-entity or multi-location accounting a plus.
• Prior experience with financial reporting a plus.
• Interest or experience in leveraging AI, automation, or other tools to drive process
  improvements is a plus.

What you'll get:

• Highly competitive pay + bonus plan

• Three different medical plans to suit your and your family's needs

• Dental and Vision insurance

• Flexible PTO plan

• 401k program

• Employee HSA and FSA

• Complimentary greens

• An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food

• To live the sweetlife and celebrate your passion + purpose

• A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back

• A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally

• Free sweetgreen swag

Come join the sweetlife!

About sweetgreen

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities. As we grow, we are committed to developing our people in our restaurants and at our support center, so that everyone can be part of the movement. When you join Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but help create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together

Salary range for this role:Starting salary range based on experience**$70,000—$92,000 USD**

Sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service in the uniformed services of the United States, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

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