Cracker Barrel · 15 hours ago
Staff Accountant
305 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087-2519
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expCracker Barrel is a well-established company known for its hospitality and commitment to serving guests. They are seeking a Staff Accountant to manage financial transactions, prepare journal entries, and ensure accurate financial reporting while collaborating with various departments.
GiftRestaurants
Responsibilities
Monitor incoming cash and check deposits to verify ownership and ensure timely processing. This includes coordinating with internal departments to confirm proper classification and coding of deposits
Prepare journal entries for various transactions, including cash deposits, hospitality-related receipts, and internal expense allocations
Review and allocate Workers’ Compensation and General Liability expenses across business units or departments. Collaborate with Risk Management to gather details on significant claims
Compile payroll data by location and department on a semi-annual basis to support expense allocation processes
Collect and organize sales data by location on a semi-annual basis for use in general ledger allocations
Track large insurance claims to determine appropriate financial treatment, ensuring that operational units are not disproportionately impacted. Allocate insurance proceeds and record business interruption reimbursements when applicable
Reconcile accrued expense accounts to ensure all relevant costs are captured in the financial statements. Work with responsible teams to confirm completeness of accruals
Investigate financial discrepancies or inquiries raised by management, compile supporting documentation, and prepare reports to validate transactions
Maintain general ledger reporting systems, ensuring accurate account groupings and balanced financial statements
Support management in preparing timely and accurate financial projections for planning and analysis purposes
Perform various other accounting tasks and journal entries as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in accounting or Business Degree from accredited university and 1-3 years related experience
Eligible to sit for uniform CPA exam per state requirements or equivalent combination of education and experience
Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Working knowledge of accounting systems and internal systems of control
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of financial statement preparation
Preferred
Certified public accountant (CPA) is preferred
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1
Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days
Employee Stock Purchase Program
35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items
Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!
Company
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is an American chain of combined restaurant and gift stores with a Southern country theme.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2025-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1981-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
Julie Felss Masino
president and ceo
Doug Couvillion
Vice President, Supply Chain & Quality Assurance
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