Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to join our core team. As the Full-Charge Accountant, you will take ownership of all financial processes, including payroll, tip/close-out reconciliations, payment processing, and full accounting management with constitent, accurate financial records.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in payroll and accounting for hospitality or restaurants, who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, works hands-on, and is eager to optimize financial systems, and collaborates well within our core team to maximize efficiencies and finances across the brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll & Tip Management:
• Oversee weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing, ensuring compliance with wage laws
• Manage tip tracking, reporting, and close-out reconciliations for staff
• Accounting & Financial Reporting:
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and perform monthly reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, P&L reports, and balance sheets
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and payments
• Payment Processing & Compliance:
• Manage credit card payment processing and bank deposits
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, including sales tax reporting
• Technology & System Optimization:
• Utilize accounting software and tools to streamline processes
• Learn and implement new technology to improve financial workflows
• Hospitality-Focused Financial Oversight:
• Understand the nuances of restaurant and hospitality accounting, including food and beverage cost tracking, labor costs, and inventory control
• Collaborate with management to develop budgets and forecasts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role, preferably within corporate accounting and/or in the hospitality or restaurant industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Paychex) and payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, tip handling, and compliance regulations.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated.
• Ability to adapt to new software and systems quickly, while managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills to interact with employees and management regarding payroll matters.

If you are passionate about numbers, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Payroll Specialist.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,000.00 - $78,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Payroll management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Westlake, TX 76262 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Westlake, TX 76262: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $64,000 - $78,500