What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Ruth Eckerd Hall?
POSITION: Staff Accountant
STATUS: Full-time/Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting
POSITION CONCEPT:
The Staff Accountant will manage various accounting functions, with a focus on Food and Beverage (F&B) accounting. This position is responsible forensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with company policies and supporting the finance team and management with financial operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Food and Beverage Accounting:
- Oversees all accounting for F&B revenues and costs, ensuring proper recording of sales, purchases, and inventory.
- Prepares bi-weekly tip reports for Food and Beverage employees for payroll processing.
- Reconciles sales transactions in the point-of-sale system, identifies discrepancies, and resolves issues in a timely manner.
- Counts cash from two venues to confirm accurate cash balances and stand sheets and prepares cash banks for future shows
- Reconciles transactions processed through third-party payment systems (credit card processors, online payment platforms).
- Works with the operations team to ensure accurate reporting of F&B cost of goods sold.
General Accounting/Other Duties:
- Assists with the preparation of month-end and year-end close processes, including external audits.
- Prepares journal entries, reconciles balance sheet accounts, and maintains accurate financial records.
- Prepares monthly sales tax for all three venues.
- Verifies, prepares, and tracks payments for merchandise settlements and third-party food vendors.
- Assists in the continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.
- Performs ad-hoc accounting projects and analysis as required by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experiences:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- 2 years of accounting experience, with preferred experience in food and beverage accounting.
Demonstrated Skills or Knowledge:
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Proficient in the application of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of financial management and budgeting.
- Ability to anticipate problems or to identify them before significant impact on company revenue or expenses.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to operate a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment.
- Ability to maintain good attendance.
- Ability to drive.
Other:
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
Ruth Eckerd Hall is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our patrons and contributing to the financial success of the organization and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a human resources representative.