Staff Accountant

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)