Happy Cooking Hospitality operates several restaurants in New York City with a shared passion for food, drink and hospitality in environments that feel like coming home. Founded by Gabriel Stulman in 2009, Happy Cooking Hospitality includes popular restaurants Joseph Leonard, Jeffrey's Grocery, Fairfax and Sailor.

We’re adding a full-time salaried Accountant to our team in the West Village. Our ideal candidate is collaborative, communicative, reliable, and detail oriented, and driven by a strong work ethic and positive outlook.

In our company, finance management, payroll execution, bill payment, company administration, and analytical reporting are carried out by a small finance team in constant real-time contact with restaurant leadership and ownership. The Accountant reports directly to the Director of Finance.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Owning the Accounts Payable process from start to finish, including:
  • Reviewing entries processed through our online invoice processing tool and imported into QuickBooks Online.
  • Reviewing vendor statements and ensuring that SLA timing requirements are met for alcohol payments.
  • Preparing vendor payments.
  • Managing vendor communications and relationships.
  • Filing physical and electronic invoices and statements.
• Administering restaurant level payroll, including:
  • Reviewing timecards once approved by managers.
  • Reviewing tips once approved by managers.
  • Preparing payroll transactions in the payroll system (Paycom).
• Preparing analyses of operational data to help management make decisions.
• Managing and recording prepaids, accruals and other accounting entries.
• Reconciling and reviewing restaurant sales and invoices weekly.
• Data entry of sales, bills and payments, payroll and other activity in the accounting records.
• Credit card reconciliation and recording.

Secondary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Payroll-related administration including:
  • Employee pay rate changes.
  • Employee onboarding and offboarding.
  • Benefits administration, such as health insurance enrollment, workers compensation claims and disability claims.
• Managing company administration items such as permit renewals.
• Separation, intake, and review of restaurant mail.
• Some management of the physical office space.

Requirements:

• Experience in accounting and a fundamental understanding of accounting is essential.
• At minimum, an associate degree in accounting or financial management is required.
• Mastery of verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, displaying an ability to work adeptly and process data with maximum efficiency.
• Experience using accounting software. Expertise in QuickBooks Online preferred but not required.
• Motivated to work through repetitive tasks and confidence to tackle unique problems through independent research as well as collaboration.

Benefits include:

• Medical and/or dental and vision insurance with a 50% contribution from the company.
• Two weeks of paid time off to start, which increases to a month over time.
• Seven days of additional sick leave.
• A commuter benefits program.
• Discounts across the restaurants.
• The opportunity to work with a wonderful restaurant community, where you are encouraged to become part of the restaurant family.

Greetings are essential to great hospitality. When applying, please take the time to introduce yourself along with your resumé. Looking forward to meeting you!

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If you're interested in learning more about our group of restaurants, we encourage you to visit www.happycookingnyc.com.