What are the responsibilities and job description for the BOOKKEEPER position at Ulu Kitchen by Merriman?
Perform a combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties and assist in maintaining restaurant accounting records. Check the accuracy of calculations and submitted cash by those in cash handling positions. Assist in compiling and posting employee time and payroll data including wages regarding tips and deductions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Collect and count money, issue bar and logo banks, prepare daily deposits (credit card and cash), and conduct basic bookkeeping.
Compile, copy, sort, file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities such as daily sales reports.
Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as daily reports, promo reports, cash over/short, and tips declared.
Audit and correct timekeeping, input new hires, input new items into Aloha POS system.
Answer telephones as needed, direct calls, and take messages; assist with guest and employee communication to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and take reservations.
Work with rest of office staff to ensure office organization and cleanliness.
Train bookkeepers and other office staff members as needed.
Assist Office Manager with general clerical duties as needed such as data entry, filing, inventory, and mail.
Assist with troubleshooting problems involving office equipment, such as computer hardware and software.
Operate office machines, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, voice mail systems, and computers.
Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers needs while following company procedures.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Safety - Ability to work safely by following all safety policies and procedures.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, guests, and management to ensure all needs are met.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Decision Making & Judgement - Ability to make sound decisions with available information while following HCR policies.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Response to Direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets.
Friendly & Energetic - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others and bring energy to the performance of the task.
Neat & Well Groomed - Neat & Well Groomed
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Experience:
1 year related experience, prior HCR experience preferred.
Computer Skills:
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Experience with Aloha POS preferred.
Aptitude to learn new computer software quickly.
Certifications &
Licenses:
Job offer contingent upon completion of background screening (any matters related to a bookkeeping position may be considered in employment decision).
Must take and pass all training tests 85% or higher.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
O
Walk
O
Sit
C
Manually Manipulate
C
Reach Outward
C
Reach Above Shoulder
O
Climb
O
Squat or Kneel
O
Bend
O
Grasp
F
Speak
C
11-20 lbs
F
21-50 lbs
O
Push/Pull
13-25 lbs
F
26-40 lbs
O
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Hear verbal requests by guests, coworkers, and managers.
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Non-slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Fast paced, high energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types. Area can be small and can become crowded; can become high pressure.