What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Food People Restaurant Group?
Relaxed, fun, flexible company seeking a staff accountant for a growing company. Ideal candidate is a team player with a positive attitude and aligns with the company's core values of hospitality, integrity and teamwork.
Company Overview: Food People Restaurant Group currently operates seven Carolina Ale House locations and 5 TakoSushi locations in South Carolina and Georgia.
Department: Accounting
Classification: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Controller
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
- Keep financial records updated
- Closing financial statements
- General bookkeeping
- General ledger reconciliation
- Record month end journal entries
- Prepare financial reports
- Provide assistance and support to company personnel
- Research, track and restore accounting discrepancies
- Perform filing and record keeping tasks
COMPETENCIES
- Organizational Skills
- PC Literacy (MS Office and QuickBooks)
- Familiar with Accounting, Bookkeeping, Administrative and Clerical Procedures
- Aptitude for Numbers
- Capable to Work with Minimal Supervision
- Willing, Positive-Minded Team Player
- Time Management Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Multi-Task
- Data Entry and Typing Skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have 3 years prior accounting experience. Restaurant accounting and QuickBooks equivalent is required. Have a high school degree or equivalent. Accounting degree or relevant certification is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role routinely works in an office setting and uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines. Opportunity to work remotely one day a week.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist or crouch. The employee may frequently lift and/or move materials/product up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Long periods of sitting are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position requiring hours between the hours of 9am and 6pm. The hours of work are 40 hours per week.
TRAVEL
This position requires up to 10% travel. Travel may be outside the local area.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not destined to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
