Senior Accountant

A growing restaurant group is seeking a Senior Accountant to support corporate accounting and financial reporting across multiple locations. This role is heavily focused on month‑end close, reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial results in a fast‑paced, transaction‑heavy environment. The ideal candidate brings prior restaurant or hospitality accounting experience and understands the operational nuances that impact financial reporting in this industry.

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

• Own key components of the month‑end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including P&L analysis and actual‑to‑expected reporting.
• Produce weekly flash reports to provide interim financial visibility and cost of goods analysis.
• Reconcile sales, cash, credit card, and POS activity to the general ledger.
• Review labor, food, and operating expenses to ensure accurate coding, accruals, and margin reporting.
• Support AP‑related close activities, including vendor reconciliations and expense accruals.
• Assist with sales, use, and local commercial tax filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules, including prepaid expenses and fixed assets.
• Partner with restaurant management to reinforce financial controls and operational best practices.
• Support audit and tax preparation by compiling schedules and responding to requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 4‑6+ years of accounting experience, with prior restaurant or hospitality accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of month‑end close in a multi‑location environment.
• Experience reconciling POS systems, cash, and credit card activity.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel; experience with restaurant POS platforms a plus.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross‑functionally.

Salary range: $85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr. Eligible for discretionary bonuses and participation in medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.