Job Description:

STAFF ACCOUNTANT (hybrid role) wanted for a multi-state multi-concept restaurant group based out of Northern NJ. This role will be to manage the accounting and financial reporting process for their assigned territory.

Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant in a multi-unit setting restaurant setting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Great Plains software with FRX experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Advanced math skills ability to calculate figures, amounts, and percentages, and apply concepts of mathematics relating to financial calculations
• Resourceful with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, ability to troubleshoot with keen attention to detail
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands with a strong sense of urgency

** PLEASE NOTE: If you do not meet the qualifications listed, you may not receive a response to your application.

Benefits:
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and your family
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Flexible Dependent and Health Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off and a whole lot more

Responsibilities:
• The role of the Staff Accountant is to manage the accounting and financial reporting process for their assigned territory
• The Staff Accountant will be responsible for month-end closings, financial reporting, preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and analysis
• Responsible for managing and accessing assigned territory’s P&L, accruals, and coding; identifies and investigates discrepancies; advises unit on necessary adjustments
• Prepares and creates journal entries as necessary
• Prepares bank reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Plays a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing procedures
• Prepares accurate, reliable, and timely financial reports
• Analyzes variances in income statement and balance sheet accounts
• Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinates consolidation and evaluation of financial data; prepares special reports for the Accounting Manager
• Assists with assessment and implementation of internal controls, including risk identification and prevention
• Prepares and submits sales tax returns for assigned territory
• Maintains and reconciles fixed asset schedules
• Handles special assignments and responsibilities as requested by the supervisor including, but not limited to, ad hoc financial analysis
• Assists with internal and external audit functions including preparation of audit schedules

Please respond to this job posting with a copy of your resume. If you meet the qualifications of this position, and/or any other positions we may have that fit your experience, we will contact you upon receipt of your resume to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.

In addition to considering you for this particular Staff Accountant job posting, your resume and qualifications will be considered as new opportunities develop that fit your background and experience.