Coordinator l, Staff Accountant
Panerabread Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Panerabread. Saint Louis Support Center · full-time · $53,419–$64,103 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare account reconciliations and analyses each period, quarter and year-end, keeping the work accurate and on schedule
- Update accrual spreadsheets, gather invoices and investigate differences so monthly accruals reflect bakery-cafe and overhead costs
- Meet with bakery-cafe and overhead managers to explain P&L items and build responsive working relationships
- Contribute to team projects and handle accounting requests as they arise
What you bring
- An accounting degree is required, with two or more years of experience preferred
- You can manage heavy workloads and short deadlines without losing accuracy
- You bring technical accounting knowledge, clear communication skills and strong Microsoft Office ability, especially in Excel
Who this fits
This role suits an accountant who can explain financial details to both accounting and non-accounting colleagues. It is based at the Saint Louis Support Center, has no direct reports and requires no travel.
From the employer
Panera Bread is a specialty concept with unparalleled people and quality products offering careers as diverse as our breads. We are actively seeking a Staff Accountant to support our bakery-cafes, leadership team, and other departments which require accurate financial reporting information and general accounting support.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and take ownership of assigned account reconciliations and account analyses each period, quarter, and year-end in an accurate and timely manner.
- Work closely with management with updating various accrual spreadsheets, pulling invoices, and researching variances to ensure accruals for bakery-cafes and overhead departments are accurate on a monthly basis.
- Participate in reviews with bakery-cafe and overhead management to answer questions pertaining to items within the P&Ls while developing proactive relationships to ensure exceptional customer service.
- Work within a team on special projects and other ad hoc requests.
Qualifications (Education & Experience)
- Accounting degree required with 2+yrs of experience preferred.
- Ability to handle high volume and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
- Solid technical accounting skills with an ability to understand detailed accounting entries.
- Good communication skills to articulate to non-accountants and accountants about the actual financials.
- Friendly, helpful, and driven to achieve.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Workday experience a plus, but not required.
Working Conditions
- Required travel – 0%
Physical Requirements
- While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk hear & use hands and fingers to operate keyboards.
Direct Reports
- This position will have no direct reports.
Competitive salary $53,419 - $64,103 annually.
The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Saint Louis Support Center