What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Riot Hospitality Group?
About Riot Hospitality Group
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Riot Hospitality Group is a premier, national hospitality management company dedicated to evolving the typical restaurant landscape into one that provides unique and meaningful experiences for each and every guest.
Here at RHG, we are passionately focused on transforming restaurant and nightlife hospitality. We have transformed the industry's landscape through pushing the envelope of the typical hospitality experience, while maintaining exceptional customer service. The brands under management include Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, El Hefe, Farm & Craft, Hand Cut, Riot House, CAKE, Cottontail Lounge / Living Room / WET Deck, Maya Dayclub / Clubhouse, The District, and SEVEN.
Our mission is simple: To make every single hospitality experience better than the last. We pride ourselves on doing this through leading by example, and our passion for excellence is derived from a lifetime dedication to learning and a commitment to true hospitality.
Riot Hospitality Group is currently looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team! This position will support the company’s daily accounting operations across all locations in Arizona, Colorado and Tennessse.
We're searching for a candidate who can:
- Perform a variety of general accounting functions including journal entries, period-end closing procedures and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review, audit and integrate daily sales into ERP.
- Post cash activity and complete weekly bank reconciliations; research and resolve variances.
- Complete weekly credit card reconciliations, including appropriate coding of transactions and ensuring submission of all back-up documentation/receipts.
- Complete weekly tip payment reconciliations; research and resolve variances.
- Support the Accounts Payable function as a backup.
- Collaborate with store-operations and corporate teams where required and appropriate.
- Provide supporting schedules during financial and tax reviews.
- Various accounting projects as needed.
- Support the review of current financial systems, processes and procedures to identify improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization and optimization.
- Support the implementation of ad-hoc and ongoing process improvement initiatives.
- BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in accounting roles required, with experience in restaurant and/or retail multi-unit accounting teams preferred.
- Strong financial acumen; solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
- Knowledge of financial systems and intermediate Excel experience required. Sage Intacct experience a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, growing, dynamic environment.
- High level of accountability; ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
- Proactive, motivated self-starter, with excellent organizational and continuous improvement skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fun work environment in a sweet location with an amazing and collaborative team!
- Access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program, and pet insurance
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
- Employee discounts at our many venues
- Exclusive access to events, shows, and other happenings
