Staff Accountant

Full-time

Description

Groot Hospitality employs team members who demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values andcustomer service. We are a diverse organization that provides the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced multicultural environment. We are always looking for passionate people who will embrace our belief of hospitality, company growth and customer experience.Our commitment to diversity, teamwork, and integrity are indicative of the service we provide to our guests. We offer career opportunities with work/life balances, as well as a rewarding career experience.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to assist in the preparation of financial statements, forecasts and budgets as well as assist in month, quarter and year-end close procedures. The Staff Accountant will assist in other special projects as needed.

The day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General Duties and Responsibilities:

· Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of assigned Balance Sheet accounts, coordination, and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support, as necessary.

· Daily collaboration with restaurant General Managers and Director of Operations – monthly P&L reviews.

· Work closely with the Senior Accounting Manager and aid in the Financial Statement preparation.

· Review and analyze monthly supply chain activity and determine additional monthly accruals or required adjusting journal entries.

· Manage the month end closing of assigned restaurant venues and all reporting requirements.

· Daily credit card matching to bank deposits and respond to all chargebacks. Research and reconcile all discrepancies.

· Review all restaurant cash drops and audit any cash shortage or overages. Perform bank audits and monthly safe counts.

· Audit all restaurant comps and report reoccurring any abuse. Reconcile and clear house accounts prior to month end.

· Perform monthly inventory spot check

· File sales taxes timely to avoid penalties along with rent and utilities payments

· Reconcile insurance invoices with HR

· Responsible for vendor setups and updates. Request and process W-9

· Assist the Accounting Team during the ERP implementation period and in case of ad hoc projects as need be.

· Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions

· Scan, file, and log accounting documents in accordance with the company Record Retention Policy.

Requirements

Qualifications:

· Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.

· BA in Accounting or Finance.

· Knowledge of GAAP

· Must be articulate and possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate.

· Detailed and deadline oriented.

· Excellent organizational, problem-solving and follow-up skills

· Team player

· Self-starter, able to function with little supervision, high-energy.

· Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Accounting Systems and Excel

· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them on a timely basis.

· Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to all aspect of job functions