Account Payable Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Hawksmoor began 20 years ago when two childhood friends set out to open a restaurant in London serving the best steak they could find, alongside great cocktails and genuinely warm hospitality. Since then, we have grown into one of the most respected restaurant groups in the UK and Ireland. Despite that growth, we remain a founder-led business, with a strong sense of who we are and how we do things.
We were recently named the 2nd Best Steakhouse Group in the World for the second year running and are proud to be known not just for our food, but for the way we make people feel when they visit us. In the US, we currently have restaurants in New York and Chicago, with Boston opening in September 2026. Each market is at a different stage of its development, from a well-established restaurant in New York, to a growing presence in Chicago, through to the launch of Boston which opens in September.
We are seeking to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist to be based in Chicago. This position will perform the duties and functions of accounts payable including processing invoices, expenses, creating reports and assisting with period and quarterly close. Essential
- Reviewall invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing
- Codeand enter invoice into accounting system
- Maintain vendor set up and records as needed
- Reconcile vendor statements, research and communicate/correct discrepancies
- Review daily mail
- Respondto all vendor inquiries
- Assistin month end close activities such as company credit card statement receipt matching, invoice posting to deadline and liaise with 3rd party accountants to resolve issues and chase up missing invoices and information
- Assist with accounting related projects as assigned Technical Knowledge/
- Working knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word
- Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentationskills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
- Abilityto perform mathematical computations (percentages, fractions, addition,subtraction, multiplication and division) quickly and accurately
- Musthave strong work ethics, and professional attitude, and bedetail oriented, and reliable
- Mustbe well organized and a self-starter
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Abilityto communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
- Abilityto work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness Education /
Minimum:
- High school diploma required, college courses in Accounting preferred
- Two(2) years large company Accounts Payable experience required
- Restaurant experience preferred
- Experience/knowledge of using an Accounting ERP preferred (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle,Peoplesoft, SAGE, R365)
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