Staff Accountant

We are now hiring for an on-site Staff Accountant at PJW Restaurant Group here at our corporate office in Westmont, NJ!

Reports to: Corporate Controller

Summary of Position:
The Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable (AP) is an essential member of the Accounting team and is responsible for owning the AP function, as well as supporting Sales Audit, Vendor Maintenance, Accounts Receivable, and Bank Reconciliations. This role supports the Accounting Manager and Controller in executing key accounting functions and actively participates in the month-end close process, AP oversight, and other accounting activities as needed.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the full AP process, including oversight of outsourced AP functions and resolving exceptions, issues, and discrepancies
• Provide daily coordination with outsourced AP and Sales Audit providers
• Maintain and oversee the vendor database and communicate with vendors to resolve reconciliation issues
• Support the Accounting Manager and Controller with weekly check and ACH vendor payment runs
• Assist in weekly AP analysis and overall AP reporting and oversight
• Assist in weekly Cash/Accounts Receivable reconciliations for all 3rd-party delivery services
• Assist Accounting Manager with annual 1099 MISC and 1099 NEC preparation, filing, and reporting
• Support the month-end close process, including but not limited to:
• Preparing multiple bank account reconciliations
• Preparing reconciliations and any related journal entries
• Performing accrual analysis
• Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis, and support to the Accounting Manager and Controller as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly Pivot Tables and V-lookups
• Experience in R365 or other similar ERP system preferred.
• Detail oriented and excellent communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize tasks and work effectively in a team environment

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2-5 years of experience in AP Accountant role (preferably within the Retail/Restaurant industry)
• Multi-location and/or multi-state AP experience preferred

About PJW Restaurant Group

PJW Restaurant Group has been successful for more than three decades by striving for more. Our energy manifests itself in every concept we create, dish we develop, and drink we serve. We are dedicated to providing experiences that our guests look forward to.

We draw inspiration - and sustenance - from both the neighborhoods we are rooted in and our more than 1,800 employees.

PJW Restaurant Group creates community destinations. We never stop pushing ourselves to elevate all we offer our guests, and we never settle for less than our best.

Nothing moves forward by standing still, so we will continue growing, continue innovating, and continue raising the bar.

Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 annually

This is a Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, full time position.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Staff discounts
• Referral Program