Staff Accountant

MIKE MARIOLA RESTAURANTS

STAFF ACCOUNTANT 

Are you an accounting professional who has a great mix of analytical and problem-solving skills? Do others describe you as a dependable, highly organized team member who goes above and beyond to take the initiative? If you're a solution-focused team-player and a lifelong learner with a strong understanding of accounting practices and principles, then Mike Mariola Restaurants is for you!

Our ideal Staff Accountant:

• Respects high quality: You don’t just care about completing a task, your high standards for quality come out in your attention to detail. You use your expertise to call attention to areas for improvement or improved efficiencies. You are a trusted team member, who uses logic to connect solutions to desired outcomes.
• Is an adaptable self-starter. With the ability to shift between varied responsibilities and the passion for supporting a team in a dynamic, fast-growing environment, you help our team achieve timely milestones. 
• Has a strong base of accounting knowledge. You revel in the rhythm of numbers, the logic of spreadsheets, and the intricacies of GAAP, while understanding that importance of company connections.

Our Staff Accountant works closely with the finance manager and our regional team to support the smooth operations across our organization. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The job responsibilities of our Staff Accountant include, but are not limited to:

• Provide assistance with journal entries, general ledger, bank and credit card reconciliations, and GAAP accounting.
• Process weekend, period-end, quarter-end, and year-end financials start to finish.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Inventory management via Restaurant 365 weekly
• Download sales reports daily and monthly
• Collaboration with HR on payroll entries and workers comp payments
• Maintain vendor W-9 files and prepare 1099s annually.
• Collaboration with Finance Manager on weekly cash flow.
• Prepare sales and other local taxes including sales tax filings.
• Vendor relations include set-up, credit applications and communications.
• Record daily sales and resolve out-of-balance issues.
• Embrace team environment and adapt processes to company standards.

*This position based out of Wooster, OH. We are open to filling the position with a qualified full-time or part-time candidate. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting or a finance-related field
• Understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

Preferred

• Restaurant 365 experience
• Restaurant industry experience
• Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

THE COMPANY – Mike Mariola Restaurants

Welcome to Mike Mariola Restaurants, a culinary haven rooted in Wooster, Ohio. Our passion for exceptional dining experiences runs deep, inspired by a rich heritage of heartfelt connections through food. Led by a seasoned chef, our journey began with humble roots and blossomed into an acclaimed restaurant group. From The City Square Steakhouse, recognized as one of the Top 100 Steakhouses in America, to The Rail Craft Kitchen & Bar, to our newest ventures, Mariola Italian and Caribou Coffee, our commitment to quality and hospitality shines through. Embracing culinary artistry and purpose-driven community engagement, Mike Mariola Restaurants invites you to join our family. Be part of an inspiring team that values creativity and collaboration, shaping the future of extraordinary dining experiences.

WHY WORK WITH MARIOLA

At Mike Mariola Restaurants, your success and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated focus on empowering you to thrive in your career is evident through our commitment to providing exceptional leadership and support. We believe in making balanced decisions and investing in leadership development to empower you to reach your full potential. We offer a competitive benefits package that rewards your hard work. Join our team and unlock a world of possibilities for personal and professional growth.

Reasons to Work with Us:

• This is an opportunity to bring value to a diverse team 
• Purpose-driven community responsibility and involvement
• Growth-minded company
• Quality-mindedness
• Strong commitment to EOS
• Well-functioning leadership team
• Wooster Chamber of Commerce named National Chamber of the Year
• We have a vibrant, small town feel
• Wooster has been voted as one of the best hometowns in Ohio and is recoginized nationally as one of the best Micropolitan areas in the country.

OUR CORE VALUES

• GRIT - We don’t quit. We embrace challenges and find a way to win.
• HOSPITALITY - We love restaurants and we are relentless about delivering memorable experiences.
• LEADERSHIP - We are self-starters who consistently take ownership.
• INTEGRITY - We do what we say we are going to do.
• RESPECT - We listen to our team and empower them to act.

Advance your career potential and apply to our hospitality-driven team today!

Full-time Employee Benefits:

• Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K with employer match         
• PTO, Manager Meals, and Dining Discounts

Compensation: $52K - $58K