Accountant

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $67,000.00 Annually Company Overview We are a hospitality and real estate organization that owns and operates seven taverns across Wisconsin and Minnesota, along with a real estate operating entity that supports our restaurant footprint. We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team and serve as a key partner in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Position Summary The Staff Accountant will serve as the primary liaison between our company and our outsourced accounting firm, which manages our accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and bank reconciliations. This role is responsible for answering all AP, AR, and bank reconciliation questions, addressing discrepancies identified by the outsourcing firm, and owning a broad range of accounting functions across our seven restaurant locations and real estate entity. The ideal candidate has restaurant or hospitality industry experience, strong general ledger reconciliation skills, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and the outsourcing firm that manages AP, AR, and bank reconciliations. Handle all AP, AR, and bank reconciliation questions and research and resolve discrepancies identified by the outsourcing firm. Manage and oversee payables and receivables that are not handled by the outsourcing firm (10‑15% of transactions). Set up new vendors and maintain vendor records. Prepare and file Wisconsin and Minnesota sales and use tax returns for all restaurant locations using DeliverSense. Assist with all compliance reporting and filings, including licenses and other regulatory requirements. Assist with year‑end informational filings (1099 reporting). Process payroll for restaurant locations (ADP files all payroll‑related reports). Maintain the rent roll for the real estate operating entity. Reconcile general ledger accounts on a weekly, bi‑weekly, and monthly basis, including undeposited funds to bank activity, payroll accrual to payroll clearing, and sales tax liability to amounts cleared. Record and reconcile revenue that is managed outside of the POS system for the restaurants. Manage accruals and allocate them as they are utilized. Assist with workers' compensation audits and other operational audits. Support the external tax preparer at year‑end by providing requested supporting documentation and responding to questions. Support ad‑hoc projects and special analyses as needed by ownership and management. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline. 3+ years of hands‑on experience with general ledger reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics accounting software Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies. Comfortable working independently, managing competing deadlines across multiple entities and locations. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with an outsourced accounting partner. 3+ years of accounting experience in the restaurant, hospitality, or a similar multi‑unit industry. Experience processing payroll (ADP a plus). Experience preparing and filing state sales and use tax returns (Wisconsin and/or Minnesota; Familiarity with liquor licensing and compliance filings. Experience supporting real estate or property management accounting (e.g., rent rolls). On‑site role based at our Somerset, WI office. Standard business hours; occasional flexibility may be required around month‑end close, year‑end, license renewals, and audit cycles. #J-18808-Ljbffr Superior Vending Inc