Accountant
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred.
- One year of experience as an accountant or relevant internship experience is required.
- Experience in the consumer-packaged goods and/or manufacturing industry is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software is required.
- Experience with Restaurant365 is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills are required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask are required.
- The candidate must be available to assist and work during Wow Bao offsite events, including Lollapalooza, the National Bao Eating Contest, and National Bao Day, as needed.
- The candidate must follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- The role requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
- Validate deductions passed on by distributors.
- Process invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Conduct monthly inventory counts and track inventory levels.
- Handle prepaid expenses and accruals.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with restaurant accounting and reporting.
- Process employee expense reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- CPA certification or pursuing a CPA is a plus.
About the company
Wow Bao creates and distributes restaurant-quality Asian street food snacks, focusing on bao, dumplings, and potstickers. Their products are sold as frozen items and distributed across multiple channels, including grocery stores (in more than 15,000 locations), restaurants, airports, stadiums, virtual kitchens, amusement parks, and vending machines. Buyers heat the frozen snacks at home or in on-site locations, delivering a convenient, ready-to-heat experience that mirrors restaurant flavors. The company differentiates itself through its rapid, multi-channel expansion and a track record of strong partnerships with major retailers, plus recognition as Fast Casual’s No. 1 brand twice. Wow Bao’s goal is to deliver bold, bold-flavored, restaurant-quality Asian cuisine to everyday moments and keep expanding its omni-channel footprint to bring its “WOW” moment to more consumers.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- North Carolina approved 88 jobs and $6.45 million investment in April 2025.
- Wow Bao says retail expanded from 300 to 4,000 stores since 2023.
- The brand targets Target, Kroger, and Costco, lifting national freezer penetration.
What critics are saying
- Forest City's first plant must hit startup targets after September 2025.
- Retail growth depends on crowded frozen-bao aisles against Nestlé and private label.
- A slower app or virtual-kitchen shift would collapse the brand's growth story.
What makes Wow Bao unique
- Wow Bao combines 700+ virtual kitchens with 6,000+ grocery doors.
- Its first company-operated Forest City plant centralizes production, packing, and distribution.
- App-led loyalty, Roblox, and Lunchbox tie restaurant orders to grocery sales.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discount Programs