Reports to: Controller

Summary/Objective

The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining the accounting records for several restaurants.  This position has primary responsibility for general ledger, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and income statements for individual restaurants.  This individual must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.  The Bookkeeper will demonstrate strong attention to details and will be highly organized, possessing the ability to adhere to corporate policies and procedures concerning cash handling, invoice approval, and overall integrity of the company’s financial position.  He/she will establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with many individuals and will perform well as part of a team.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Prepare accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs
2. Follow our company’s established accounting processes
3. Record accounts payable invoices and assist in preparing timely payments to vendors
4. Review and record restaurant sales entries daily
5. Perform daily and monthly Cash & Credit Card reconciliation
6. Update corporate credit card activity daily
7. Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
8. Provide detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions
9. Prepare documentation for external auditors
10. Support Operations with timely responses to P&L questions
11. File and pay sales & use tax and liquor tax returns
12. Assist with the month-end/year-end closing procedures of the accounting records
13. Providing general administrative support as needed
14. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may spend over 4 hours daily standing or walking.

Required Education and Experience

1. Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
2. Prior experience using Restaurant 365 software or a similar software, a plus.
3. Strong communication and analytical skills and attention to detail.
4. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
5. Must be able to work solo or within a team to complete projects.
6. Prior experience in the Hospitality industry, a plus.
7. Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
8. Payroll processing experience, a plus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice