Restaurant Accounting Specialist

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Restaurant Accounting Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our restaurant, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and providing support to various departments. This role will require expertise in accounting processes, payroll, accounts payable, and overall company support, while also possessing excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting:

• Accurately and timely record business transactions, including sales, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial statements.
• Reconcile, review, audit, and analyze Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and supporting subsidiary schedules.
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers and databases, ensuring proper record-keeping and compliance.
• Manage sales tax filings, personal property tax filings, and company license/contract renewals in a timely manner.

Payroll:

• Accurately prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for restaurant employees using Paychex Flex.
• Ensure proper payroll journal entries are recorded in the accounting software.
• Maintain and track unclaimed property as required by law.

Accounts Payable:

• Manage and process company payables, ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices.
• Verify invoice details, reconcile vendor statements, and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues regarding invoices and payments.

Company Support:

• Provide assistance and support for various operational queries, issues, and projects.
• Offer expertise in areas such as financial accounting, computer systems, security codes, recipes, PCI compliance, IT issues, credit card batches, data mining, reporting, and record retention.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure smooth operational support.

 Communication/Listening Skills:

• Effectively communicate with operations, coworkers, and management in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide valuable support to restaurant operators through clear and efficient communication.
• Listen actively to needs and concerns, offering thoughtful and practical solutions.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

Intellectual:

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive information seeker.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and manage complex tasks with attention to detail.
• Articulate and clear communicator, both written and verbal.

Interpersonal:

• Personable and approachable, able to build strong working relationships across departments.
• A team player who collaborates effectively with others.

Motivation:

• A strong desire to face challenges and take on new opportunities.
• Self-driven, with a keen sense of ownership over responsibilities and outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability to produce work products that go beyond management expectations, creating value for the company.

Additional Attributes:

• Collaborative, willing to work with various departments to achieve company goals.
• Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Positive attitude with a focus on finding solutions and supporting team success.

Excel and Data Management Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with advanced skills in functions, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with OData (Open Data Protocol) for querying and managing large datasets.
• Expertise in using Power Query to transform and clean data from multiple sources to ensure accurate reporting.
• Ability to create and maintain automated workflows for financial data analysis and reporting, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is a plus, but not required.
• Proven experience in accounting, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll processing, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software (experience with R365 and/or Paychex Flex is a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute value beyond expectations, we encourage you to apply for the Restaurant Accounting Specialist position. Join us in supporting the financial success of our restaurant operations!