What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at LIVINGSTON PROPERTIES LLC?
We are seeking a focused and experienced Accountant II with a strong background in restaurant or hospitality accounting. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financials across multiple restaurant entities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
- Perform general ledger account review and monthly reconciliations.
- Complete bank reconciliations and verify daily POS sales activity.
- Enter, review, and code accounts payable invoices using Buyer’s Edge Back Office.
- Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Analyze variances between POS systems and accounting records (Focus POS and Toast POS).
- Oversee and reconcile inventory balances, ensuring accuracy between physical counts, vendor purchases, and system reports.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and adjusting entries.
- Collaborate with restaurant managers and accounting team on financial accuracy and improvements.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy while managing multiple entities and deadlines.
Qualifications:
Preferred Skills:
- Focus POS and Toast POS – daily sales reconciliation and variance tracking
- Buyer’s Edge Back Office – AP entry and cost management
- QuickBooks Online – general ledger, journal entries, and reporting
- Yardi Voyager 7S – experience a plus for real estate-related entities
- Microsoft Excel – advanced knowledge including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formulas
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in restaurant, hospitality, or multi-entity environments.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
- Proven ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all financial tasks.
CMR is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $50,000 - $53,000