Transaction Accountant

About Gala Capital Partners (GCP):
GCP is a leading private investment firm based in Southern California, specializing in the restaurant industry. We focus on investing in or acquiring growth-oriented restaurant brands, as well as SaaS software companies that support these operations. Our portfolio includes several prominent franchisors such as MOOYAH, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Dillas Primo Quesadillas, and Rusty Taco, along with innovative SaaS solutions like Ecotrak, Targetable, Stream, and Lunchbox. As we anticipate significant growth and further expansion, we are building our internal team to strengthen our capabilities.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Transaction Accountant to join our fast-growing finance team. This role plays a key part in the day-to-day management of Accounts Payable (AP), Vendor Management, General Ledger (GL) coding, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Franchise/Tenant billing and collections, while also assisting in treasury operations, including intercompany transfers and settlement activities.

This position requires strong ownership, accuracy, urgency, and a continuous improvement mindset. The ideal candidate has a passion for numbers, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is naturally curious with a knack for problem-solving and streamlining operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Process vendor invoices, ensure accurate GL coding, and manage timely payments via Ramp.

• Maintain and update vendor records; onboard new vendors and validate documentation.

• Perform regular reconciliations and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Prepare and issue billings to franchisees and tenants; monitor and manage collections.

• Work closely with operations to reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Provide regular updates and AR aging analysis to management.

Treasury & Intercompany

• Assist with daily cash management and positioning; support payment processing and approvals.

• Monitor and manage intercompany activity, settlements, and bank transfers.

• Support treasury reporting, banking relationships, and reconciliation of balances across entities.

Reporting & General Ledger

• Perform accurate and timely GL coding and journal entries related to transactional accounting.

• Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end financial reports.

• Track and analyze spend trends and report exceptions or variances from budget/forecast.

Continuous Improvement & Support

• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization and automation.

• Serve as a go-to resource for systems such as NetSuite and Ramp.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and external partners.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 3-5 years of hands-on accounting experience in a transactional or general accounting role.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.

• Experience with NetSuite and Ramp highly preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling); experience with financial systems and dashboards a plus.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, speed, and accuracy in a high-volume environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to ask why and dig deeper.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and efficiency

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach

• Comfortable working in both collaborative and independent settings.

Additional Information:
This position will work out of GCPs main office in Costa Mesa, CA or Plan, TX. Remote work is acceptable, but availability in Pacific Time (PT) hours is required