Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant keeps the books accurate and closes them on time for every restaurant in the group. You will own day-to-day accounting across multiple locations and three states, from bank reconciliations and AP support to sales audits and month-end entries. You will work closely with restaurant General Managers and the finance team to give leadership clear, reliable numbers. Key Responsibilities General ledger and month-end close Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for each restaurant and the support office. Support the monthly close calendar, including accruals, prepaid amortization, and fixed asset entries. Prepare location-level P&Ls and help investigate variances in food, beverage, and labor costs. Cash and sales Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts monthly, and daily cash where needed. Audit daily sales reports from the POS and match them to deposits, card settlements, and third-party delivery payouts. Track gift card sales and redemptions across locations. Compliance and reporting Prepare and file sales and meals tax returns for North Carolina, Georgia, and DC jurisdictions. Support payroll accounting, including tip reconciliation and payroll journal entries. Gather schedules for the annual audit or review, tax filings, and 1099 reporting. Inventory and operations support Review monthly inventory counts and calculate cost of goods sold by location. Help GMs understand their numbers and follow accounting procedures. Suggest and help put in place process improvements as the group grows. Qualifications Required Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Operational experience with month-end close and reconciliations. Working knowledge of GAAP and double-entry accounting. Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs or XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and basic formulas. Experience with cloud accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite. Preferred Restaurant or hospitality accounting experience, ideally multi-unit. Familiarity with restaurant systems such as Toast, R365, MarginEdge, or similar POS and back-office tools. Experience with multi-state sales and use tax filings. Progress toward a CPA, or interest in pursuing one. Skills and Attributes Detail-oriented: you catch the $12 variance and want to know why it happened. Organized: you manage recurring deadlines across many locations without dropping anything. Clear communicator: you can explain a P&L to a chef or GM in plain language. Team player: you are comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where everyone pitches in. Curious and proactive: you look for better, simpler ways to do things as we grow. Discreet: you handle confidential financial and payroll information with care.