Our client in the Restaurant Business is looking to fill in the
position of Accountant
The accountant will be responsible for ensuring accurate and
timely monthly restaurant P&L statements. .
This position requires daily interaction with Restaurant
management and internal team members and requires strong communication skills,
both verbally and written.
Key Functions
- Provide
level one support to the restaurant operations management teams, including
but not limited to Inventory questions/clarifications, problem-solving,
research and ad hoc operations requests
- Prepare
financial reports
- Provide
front-line/customer-facing support to the team members, supplier partners
and third-party service providers
- Perform
end of period trend analysis on P&L account categories and research
P&L detail
- Prepare
and update recurring journal entries
- Utilize
critical thinking and research skills to resolve issues and identify
opportunities
- Support
timely and accurate review and sign-off of journal entries and
reconciliations
- Perform
balance sheet reconciliations
- Support
ad hoc reporting and audit schedules as requested
- Handle
payroll functions
Qualifications
- CPA
(K)
- University
degree preferred or equivalent work related experience
- Knowledge
of Pastel
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Display
knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger systems; ability to
apply principles to job responsibilities
- Strong
team and customer focus
- Strong
verbal and written communication skills
- Ability
to work with all levels to accomplish department/group objectives
- Ability
to work independently and make quick decisions that are appropriate for
the situation
- Skilled
in Microsoft Excel
- Strong
organizational skills to manage and accomplish competing tasks
Work Experience:
- At
least 3 years experience in relevant accounting functions
- General
ledger knowledge required
- Customer
service experience required
- Financial
Reporting and GAAP knowledge a plus
Interested candidates should send their application and must
indicate current/last salary and expected salary with a copy of their CV to
info@echelonhc.com before 2nd March 2013.
Only successful candidates will be contacted
