Role and Responsibilities

A Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with multiple restaurant locations. Key duties include reconciling daily sales and cash deposits, managing accounts payable/receivable, assisting with month-end closing, and providing financial support to restaurant managers at multiple locations. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and proficiency with accounting software, as well as a vigorous attention for details.  Specific tasks may include:

• New Customer set-up, including gathering all pertinent information.
• Record revenue from Accounts Receivables and process payments.
• Running Receivable reports and collections
• New vendor set-up, including gathering all pertinent information.
• Perform day-to-day vendor bills, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Analyze vendor bills while recognizing cost saving opportunities. 
• Execute weekly bill payments ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile the vendor accounts payable ledger to the vendor statement each week, as well as investigate any discrepancies. 
• Complete intercompany transfers and reconcile weekly.
• Reconcile petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation.
• Ensure compliance is met in all accounting functions.
• Assist with internal audits and monthly sales tax preparation
• Assist Accounting Manager with any other accounting-related tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles.
• 5 years of experience working in accounting software systems such as QuickBooks.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Able to work an M-F 40-hour work within the office.
• Strong data entry and math skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the restaurant industry
• Experience using Bill.com
• Associate’s degree in business or accounting