Senior Staff Accountant

Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we’ve remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.

Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. We began with a vision to solve a problem many Fraternity and Sorority houses face: a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we've remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.

Position Summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a skilled Senior Staff Accountant or Assistant Controller to support the financial close process and maintain the integrity of our general ledger. The right candidate will own the day-to-day accounting execution — close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. We offer a great culture and flexibility for people who take ownership and deliver results. Managerial opportunities available after onboarding, only if desired

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Close

• Lead or support month-end and year-end close process

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation

• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and subledgers to the general ledger

• Proactively identify manual and inefficient processes and manage automation efforts using NetSuite modules, saved searches, and workflow tools

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records

Financial Reporting

• Produce monthly financial statements and internal management reporting

• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed to inform business decisions

Compliance & Controls

• Support internal controls documentation and process improvement

• Assist with audit preparation and coordination with the external accounting and audit firms

• Produce and track sales tax reports

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with AP, AR, Payroll, and operations teams to provide accounting support

• Serve as a NetSuite resource for the accounting team and cross-functional partners

• Other duties as assigned

What We Offer

• Flexible, results-oriented work culture - we trust our team to get the job done

• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office); fully remote considered for an exceptional candidate

• Visibility to the CFO with room to grow

• Collaborative environment within a nationally scaling food service company

Required Qualifications

• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience

• Proficiency in NetSuite (required) - including hands-on experience with modules, saved searches, and workflow automation

• Advanced Excel skills - pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIF, and data manipulation

• Solid understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet close deadlines

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation (preferred but not required)

• Interest in how AI can augment accounting and finance teams

• Experience in food service, hospitality, or multi-unit/multi-state operations

Interview Process

• HR Screening

• Culture Fit and Skills Review with Controller

• Skills Review with VP Finance

• NetSuite Skills Review with NetSuite Specialist

• Final Interview with CFO

• Estimated time to from Screening to Offer for qualified candidates: 2 weeks

Our Culture

At Upper Crust, we believe great work happens when people feel trusted, supported, and engaged. We offer flexibility and autonomy because we hire people who take ownership. If you're a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a real impact at a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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