Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant Group in Ann Arbor, Michigan - a growing, dynamic organization - is looking for an on-site senior staff accountant with restaurant industry experience.
NOW HIRING:
Staff Accountant
Working closely with the controller and CFO, this will be a key member of our Finance team with a tremendous opportunity to grow. We are seeking an extraordinary accounting professional for a high-energy, fast-paced environment with a sharp eye for detail, commitment to timeliness and accuracy, deep experience with A/R, A/P, G/L and overall strong GAAP accounting knowledge (particularly in the restaurant industry), high-level organizational & communication skills, proficiency with automated accounting tools (including Microsoft Office) and most importantly deep curiosity and a passion to excel and continually improve.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables for the role
- Manage and process accounts payable - ensure approvals, recording correct journal entries and working with the accounting systems
- Assist with accounts receivable as necessary
- Organize physical and electronic files leveraging automated tools - ensuring accurate recordkeeping and access to information
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of period end workbooks for all units
- Post period-end adjusting journal entries
- Proactively monitor, investigate, and resolve discrepancies and reconciling items
- Contribute to the identification and implementation of process enhancements and best practices
- Prepare various financial reports
- Undertake additional accounting responsibilities as necessitated to bolster the accounting team
- Assist month-end and year-end closures
- Assist with inter-company accounting as necessary
- Help prepare documents for audits
- Improve existing processes by leveraging expertise
- Back up controller for various functions
- Interacting with internal and external stakeholders as necessary
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- A collaborative team player adaptable to learning within a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Experience working as an accountant in the restaurant industry - preferably with multiple units
- Deep knowledge of accounts payable processes and connections between balance sheet and P&L
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize diverse tasks and responsibilities
- Ability to work with external vendors resolving issues as necessary
- Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Use of automated accounting tools
- Deep desire to learn and develop new skills
- Commitment to excellence and teamwork
- 5+ years of accounting experience (minimum of 3 years in the restaurant industry)
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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