Job description
RESTAURANT ACCOUNTANT
Whom should apply:
A candidate with firsthand knowledge of restaurant accounting and day to day expenses related to overall cost of restaurant operations. Aspects of the job are a staff accountant level and other aspects are very advanced. Responsible for working directly with restaurant GM to ensure weekly and period financial statements are accurate and timely. Responsibilities include accounting for inventory, COGS, prepaid assets, reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, cash flow, A/P and budgeting vs. actual analysis. The person in this role will be responsible for the full Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Budgets for 8+ restaurants.
Duties and responsibilities
- Full general ledger for 8+ restaurants
- Review, reconcile and investigate daily sales, cash deposits and credit card receipts
- Auditing and verifying invoices and documents
- Preparation of month end financial statements
- Cash flow analysis
- Inventory accuracy
- Budget vs. actual analysis
- Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Month end accruals and journal entries
- Weekly/Bi-Weekly payroll
- Ensuring internal controls and policies and procedures are followed
Qualifications:
- Self-motivation with drive to make things more efficient
- Must be confident and able to communicate with all levels of management
- Accounting degree preferred but will look at experience in lieu of degree – 6 years’ experience minimum
- Restaurant experience a plus – on either accounting or in operations
- Must have mid to advanced excel skills
- Advanced QuickBooks (Desktop) skills.
- Restaurant 365 Software is a plus
- Advanced knowledge of Sales and Alcohol tax reporting
- Understanding of COGS and inventory calculations
Working conditions
Office is in Downtown Dallas. Must be able to work in an office environment. Normal hours are 8-5; expect longer hours during month-end and year-end close.
Physical requirements
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time; operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and 10-key. May need to bend, stoop, & lift 25 pounds to shoulder level.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 6 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
- Restaurant 365 accounting software: 1 year (Preferred)
- QuickBooks: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting/Bookkeeping: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person