Staff Accountant

The AP Staff Accountant is responsible for upholding accounting processes and ensuring financial accuracy and adherence through the preparation of reports and financial documentation. This position manages accounts payable
, sales audit review
, and related administrative support for multiple business units.

• Serve as the primary liaison to the corporate finance team for all restaurant accounts payable activities.
• Collect, review, validate, and process restaurant invoices end-to-end.
• Coordinate with on-site leadership to confirm invoices are submitted on a weekly cadence.
• Digitize and upload invoice documentation to the company’s internal platform/dashboard.
• Administer vendor payments, including preparing weekly check runs and mailing payments.
• Communicate routinely with suppliers on behalf of both restaurant leadership and the corporate office.
• Create and maintain vendor profiles, including collecting required tax documentation (W-9).
• Maintain accurate AP/accounting records by confirming and recording transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly to ensure balances are correct and discrepancies are resolved.
• Maintain an organized filing process for printed invoices and supporting records.

• Perform sales audits by reviewing daily sales reporting (DSR) to confirm accuracy across restaurant units.
• Research, resolve, and correct any variances, issues, or exceptions.
• Ensure daily sales activity properly reconciles and balances.
• Record daily sales journal entries promptly and consistently.

• Review monthly P&L expense line items for completeness at month-end.
• Book accruals for expenses not yet captured, as identified during close.
• Partner closely with the Assistant Controller to support the month-end close process.
• Work with General Managers to assist with operational and administrative needs.
• Train across other accounting areas as needed to provide coverage and flexibility.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of related accounting experience.
• Solid working knowledge of general accounting principles and processes.
• Prior accounting experience within the hospitality/restaurant industry required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems.
• Hands-on experience with Net Suite required.
• Familiarity with Craftable is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable team contributor with strong ethics and professionalism.
• Proactive, fast-paced problem solver with strong time management.
• Comfortable taking initiative and adapting in a dynamic, occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Driven, ownership-minded, and committed to results.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule aligned with business needs.

• Ability to consistently and safely perform job duties in compliance with ADA, FMLA, and applicable federal/state/local requirements, including meeting productivity expectations.
• Ability to maintain reliable and punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25 lbs as needed.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods while working at a desk/computer.
• Frequent walking within the work area and property to complete tasks; may require bending, lifting, carrying, reaching above shoulder height, and working in a continually changing environment.
• Ability to climb stairs on a regular basis.