Schedule
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayShifts: Day
Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Staff Accountant
Company: Ballyhoo Hospitality
Location: Chicago, IL In-office
Reports to: Controller
Employment type: Full-time, exempt
Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 annually
Founded in 2009 by Ryan and Anna O'Donnell, Ballyhoo Hospitality is a Chicago-based restaurant group operating 15 neighborhood-driven concepts across Chicago and the suburbs.
Led today by Ryan O'Donnell and Partner Jon Farrer, Ballyhoo is built on warm, personal hospitality, honest cuisine, and deep community investment. The group expands intentionally, preserving the individuality of each concept while staying rooted in the belief that great hospitality is shaped by passionate teams, loyal guests, and the neighborhoods they serve.
The RoleWe're looking for a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations across our restaurant group. Reporting to the Controller, you'll keep the general ledger accurate, support the month-end close, and handle location-level accounting across a multi-unit, high-volume environment. You'll work closely with our VP Finance, Senior Accountant, and the rest of the finance team, and with operations managers at each location.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and post journal entries, and maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Reconcile daily sales reports and POS data across multiple locations
- Review and analyze location-level P&Ls for accuracy and variances
- Review and code invoices, and ensure proper expense allocation across entities and locations
- Support weekly inventory counts and reconcile inventory results to the books
- Prepare and file city and state sales tax returns
- Assist with month-end and year-end close, including supporting schedules and documentation
- Answer financial questions from operations managers
- Meet all reporting deadlines on a 13-period (4-week) fiscal calendar
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- 2–5 years of accounting experience; restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit retail preferred
- Experience with accounting software such as Restaurant365, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or Sage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple locations and deadlines at once
- Work with a growing hospitality group with expansion plans
- Collaborative culture that values hospitality at every level
- Competitive compensation, benefits and opportunities for development
- Dining discounts at Ballyhoo restaurants
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $80,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Team Collaboration
Time Management
Adaptability
Attention to Financial Compliance
Customer Service Orientation
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Part of Ballyhoo Hospitality
Ballyhoo Hospitality was founded by Ryan and Anna O’Donnell with a simple but lasting vision: create restaurants where people feel at home. From the opening of Gemini in 2009 to today, Ballyhoo has grown with intention — one or two restaurants a year — ensuring that each place feels genuine, rooted in its neighborhood, and defined by thoughtful hospitality.
Led by industry veterans Ryan O’Donnell and Jon Farrer, Ballyhoo is redefining neighborhood dining throughout Chicago and the North Shore. Each concept pairs inspired menus with welcoming ambiance, but above all, it’s the people — our teams and our guests — who bring Ballyhoo to life. From supporting communities through initiatives like Dine & Donateto building careers for passionate hospitality professionals, Ballyhoo is committed to care, craft, and connection.
Restaurants include Gemini, Coda di Volpe, Old Pueblo Cantina, Sophia Steak, Pomeroy, Buck Russell’s, Pizza by Sal, DeNucci's, Jackman & Co. and Zenzi Den with more to come. View our restaurants here: ballyhoohospitality.com.
