As the Accountant at Lucky Wishbone, you keep the financial heartbeat of the restaurant steady and strong. You’ll manage the numbers behind the scenes so the kitchen can keep cooking, the lights stay on, and every milkshake sold gets counted. This is a critical support role that helps ensure Lucky Wishbone remains a well-run, locally loved Anchorage icon.
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Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using accounting software (QuickBooks or similar).
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Process accounts payable and receivable accurately and on time.
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Reconcile daily sales, bank statements, and credit card deposits.
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Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with budgeting.
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Maintain payroll records and coordinate with payroll processors.
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File local, state, and federal taxes (or prep info for tax professionals).
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Work closely with management to track inventory costs and financial performance.
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Ensure compliance with business licenses, audits, and vendor contracts.
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Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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Experience in restaurant, retail, or small business accounting preferred.
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Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks).
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Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and data accuracy.
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Discretion with confidential financial and payroll information.
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Ability to work independently while keeping communication open with owners/managers.
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Competitive salary based on experience.
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Flexible hours—work can often be done on your schedule.
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Free meals or food stipends when on-site.
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Supportive, family-owned environment that values your role.
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Stable, long-term position with an iconic local restaurant.
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Occasional perks (bonus gift cards, holiday chicken, team appreciation events).
- 7 days after submitting your application, you can contact the Employee Manager at 1033 E 5th Ave, Anchorage or (907)272-3454 to check in on your application. Please do not use Facebook or email.
- Bookkeeping – Tracking daily financial transactions accurately.
- Financial Reporting – Preparing balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
- Budgeting & Forecasting – Creating financial plans and anticipating future trends.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable – Managing what the company owes and is owed.
- Bank Reconciliation – Ensuring books match bank statements.
- Payroll Processing – Handling employee pay, taxes, and deductions accurately.
- Tax Preparation – Working in a collaborative leadership context for filing local, state, and federal taxes or preparing information for our CPA.
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