Senior Corporate Accountant

About Nan Xiang For nearly 20 years, Nan Xiang has been redefining what Chinese cuisine can be in America. What began as a single restaurant in Flushing, Queens, has grown into one of the country's fastest-growing restaurant brands, recognized for our award-winning soup dumplings, handcrafted dishes, and authentic hospitality. As we continue expanding nationwide, we're building a marketing team that combines creativity, data, and innovation to introduce more guests to the Nan Xiang experience. If you're excited about building something - not just maintaining it - we'd love to meet you. The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, pays close attention to detail, and can work closely with restaurant operations and management. Key Responsibilities · Maintain accurate general ledger records across multiple entities and locations. · Prepare journal entries and reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, intercompany balances, and other balance sheet accounts. · Support accounts payable and receivable, including invoice review, payment processing, and collection follow-up. · Reconcile restaurant sales, POS activity, delivery-platform payments, and merchant deposits. · Review payroll entries and coordinate with HR and payroll providers to resolve discrepancies. · Support month-end and year-end close and prepare financial statements and supporting schedules. · Assist with budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and analysis of food costs, labor costs, and store profitability. · Coordinate with external accountants on tax filings and financial reporting. · Maintain organized records and help improve accounting procedures and internal controls. · Work with operations and other departments to resolve accounting issues. Controller Development Path As responsibilities expand, this role may progress toward overseeing the accounting function, including: · Leading the monthly close and consolidated financial reporting. · Managing budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning. · Strengthening internal controls and standardizing processes across locations. · Supervising accounting staff and coordinating external accounting relationships. · Presenting financial results and recommendations to management. Advancement will depend on performance, demonstrated leadership, and business needs. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. · At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including general ledger accounting and month-end close. · Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements. · Proficiency in Excel and accounting software. · Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. · Ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a growing business. · Interest in developing into an accounting leadership role. Preferred Qualifications · Restaurant, hospitality, retail, or other multi-location business experience. · Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany reconciliations. · Familiarity with POS systems, delivery-platform settlements, and payroll systems. · CPA designation or progress toward certification. · Bilingual English and Chinese skills.