Restaurant Accountant

Description

• Weekly and monthly preparation and analysis of assigned restaurant P&L statements in compliance with the accounting schedule.
• Monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintenance of prepaid, amortization, fixed asset, and depreciation schedules.
• Complete expense accruals and cost allocations.
• Provide accounting procedural and software support to restaurant operations across multiple locations.
• Monthly Sales Tax Return preparation and filing.
• Maintain local, county, and state licenses and permits for assigned restaurants.
• Support annual external financial audits.
• Protect company proprietary and confidential information.
• Handles administrative duties, including accurate and timely data entry.
• Works to ensure that all entries on the General Ledger are accurate and done on time.
• Audit, review, and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting treatment in accordance with company policy and GAAP standards for assigned restaurants.
• Assist with period-end close responsibilities in an effective manner to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Provides feedback to Controller and VP, Finance on any discrepancies with the General Ledger and Accounts Payable.
• Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time.

Requirements

Personal Effectiveness

• Models personal excellence and consistency in day-to-day behaviors and accomplishments.
• Identifies and analyzes problems and develops workable solutions.
• The courage and decisiveness to prioritize with a track record of success.
• Technologically savvy to drive innovation and efficiencies.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Shows initiative and sense of urgency in accomplishing tasks and projects.
• Performs multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Works efficiently to meet commitments in a timely manner.
• Remains composed when something unexpected occurs.
• Follows direction in all delegated tasks and projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• Experience and industry knowledge within the restaurant or retail is a plus. Multi-unit company experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
• Results-oriented and self-starter who enjoys a challenge.
• Team Player with a positive attitude.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local legislative process; laws, codes, and regulations related to accounting.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to simplify and explain technical concepts to non-technical end-users.
• Professional attitude and work ethic with strong time management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule independently with minimal supervision.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Strong experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in accounting software and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Solid project management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Sense of urgency in solving problems and comfortable with a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Ability to partner and interact professionally across the organization and with outside contacts.
• Self-motivated to set priorities and work with limited direction.
• Sound data analysis and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while performing at optimum level.