Staff Accountant Working closely with the controller and CFO this will be a key member of our Finance team with a tremendous opportunity to grow. We are seeking an extraordinary accounting professional for a highenergy fastpaced environment with a sharp eye for detail commitment to timeliness and accuracy deep experience with A/R A/P G/L and overall strong GAAP accounting knowledge (particularly in the restaurant industry) highlevel organizational & communication skills proficiency with automated accounting tools (including Microsoft Office) and most importantly deep curiosity and a passion to excel and continually improve.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables for the role
- Manage and process accounts payable ensure approvals recording correct journal entries and working with the accounting systems
- Assist with accounts receivable as necessary
- Organize physical and electronic files leveraging automated tools ensuring accurate recordkeeping and access to information
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of period end workbooks for all units
- Post periodend adjusting journal entries
- Proactively monitor investigate and resolve discrepancies and reconciling items
- Contribute to the identification and implementation of process enhancements and best practices
- Prepare various financial reports
- Undertake additional accounting responsibilities as necessitated to bolster the accounting team
- Assist monthend and yearend closures
- Assist with intercompany accounting as necessary
- Help prepare documents for audits
- Improve existing processes by leveraging expertise
- Back up controller for various functions
- Interacting with internal and external stakeholders as necessary
Knowledge Skills & Abilities: - A collaborative team player adaptable to learning within a dynamic fastpaced environment
- Experience working as an accountant in the restaurant industry preferably with multiple units
- Deep knowledge of accounts payable processes and connections between balance sheet and P&L
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize diverse tasks and responsibilities
- Ability to work with external vendors resolving issues as necessary
- Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Use of automated accounting tools
- Deep desire to learn and develop new skills
- Commitment to excellence and teamwork
- 5 years of accounting experience (minimum of 3 years in the restaurant industry)