Senior Accountant - The Talent Shop

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

A local restaurant group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of restaurant accounting principles and practices. This role will be responsible for overseeing various aspects of the accounting function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting:
• Perform daily, monthly/period related accounting procedures for multiple locations and legal entities.
• Experience managing companies in a 4-4-4, 13 period environment.
• Experience managing multiple, complex entities simultaneously.
• Organize, submit and complete multiple property tax returns in multiple jurisdictions in a timely + accurate manner.
• Experience managing and reconciling over 20 bank accounts each period.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual audits with an outside firm.
• Assist in preparing for annual workers compensation audits + review of such audits.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant regulations.
• Serve as a backup payroll administrator.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Assist in the development and management of annual budgets and forecasts for the entire restaurant group.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast and identify variances.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Internal Controls:
• Assist in implementing and maintaining strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct reviews of internal controls to identify and mitigate risks.
• Team Management:
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Work daily/weekly with the restaurant management team to ensure accurate reporting.
• System Implementation and Maintenance:
• Assist in implementing and maintaining accounting systems, including Restaurant365, to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of experience in restaurant accounting, including experience with Restaurant365
• Strong understanding of GAAP and restaurant industry accounting practices
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, R365, Toast and other accounting software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• CPA certification preferred

If you are a highly motivated accounting professional with proven remote experience and a passion for the restaurant industry, we encourage you to apply