Accountant/ Controller

The controller supervises and directs the financial activities and safeguards the assets, and prepares all financial reports. Serves as a financial advisor to management and ownership for all Flora Bama business outlets. Prepares the annual budget and monitors adherence to the budget throughout the year in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer.

Job Summary

• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance reports, G/L reconciliations, bank reconciliations, cash flow analysis and other reports as determined by the general manager.
• Prepare balance sheet, income statement, and other reports as directed.
• Assist in attaining financial goals.
• Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivables, credit and collections.
• Ensure the effective management of accounts receivables to minimize the risk of extending credit.
• Generate and maintain a sufficient cash flow base.
• Interviews, trains, schedules and evaluates Office Manager in partnership with HR Director .
• Oversee payroll data entry function with support from Office Manger
• Ensure all accounting related disputes and requests for clarification are resolved and responded to in a timely manner.
• Ensure an effective tracking system for all rebates/adjustments.
• Work closely with all departments to come up with solutions to systems and control problems.
• Assist in daily cash management functions including: online banking, electronic funds transfer, check balances, daily cash reconciliation and funding request.
• Oversee proper payment of licenses and sales taxes.
• Ensure a timely month-end close.
• Assist in daily cash management functions including: online banking, electronic funds transfer, check balances, accounts reconciliation, fax transfers and funding requests.
• Regular attendance in management meeting
• Special projects as assigned by management or ownership.
• Responsible for credit card reconciliations and payments.
• Ensures that all intercompany balances are reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Year end reporting (i.e. 1099, Form 8027)
  
  

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• Able to work weekends and holidays as required to meet deadlines.
• Able to work flexible hours and extended shifts as required to meet deadlines.
• Experience with Quickbooks accounting software
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Ability to operate phones, calculator, computer equipment, fax machines, copiers and printers.
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving and planning skills.
• Able to carry out tasks independently and accurately
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Bachelor's Degree & CPA preferred
• 4-5 years of accounting experience preferably in the hospitality industry, including both accounts payable and accounts receivables.
  
  

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Salary $75,000

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