Staff Accountant

Summary Staff Accountant will support the Corporate Controller on all the accounting and financial controls required for all the Food and Beverage outlets. Department Operations & Finance Report To Controller Duties and Responsibilities Assist and provide financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of Strategic Plan, Budget and Goals Program. Maximize cash flow performance of the restaurant through controls on inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits, and remittances. Enforce, document and establish adequate controls for all revenues, expenses, and protection of assets. Ensure controls will satisfy or improve the level of guest service. Maintain accurate, timely financial and operating information and provide analysis, interpretations, and projections to management as required. Provide administrative support to Management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice, and operation assistance. Identify training needs, develop formal training plans and conduct training sessions for accounting and operational staff in coordination with other departments. Establish and maintain effective employee relations. Provide safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records. Follow up on all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with original justification and approval. Conduct monthly inspections and tests to ensure all departments are in compliance with required procedures. Ensure compliance of employment practices and the payroll department per federal, state and local laws. Perform those duties required by the controls checklist issued by the owning company. Maintain professional and technical competence. Implement and maintain acceptable accounting practices and procedures and as affected by local conditions. Review min/max for food/beverage/general inventory tries to reduce inventory value and eliminate slow-moving items and remove spoiled items if any. Assist other department heads with the preparation of financial information i.e. prepare easy programs for F&B to track their sales or to forecast or prepare budgets. Ensure all accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and review reconciliations. Ensure payments are made to the owning company as fast as possible. Perform related duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards. Highly detail-oriented. Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business. Ability to utilize traditional computer programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), POS and any additional systems. Advanced MS Excel skills required. Proficient in Accounting Software, preferred M3 Accounting system but not required. Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system. Must have considerable skill in math and algebraic equations using percentages. Organize and/or attend mandatory meetings. Maintains knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies. Ability to understand the operational needs of the restaurant. Exceptional interpersonal, networking, and verbal and written communications skills. Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the Controller and Senior Executives. Adhere to all HR policies and procedures. Education, Experience, Knowledge Requirements 3+ years’ experience in hospitality operations. 2+ years of experience with restaurant financial analysis. Bachelor’s Degree is required. Work Environment Possibility to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr