Staff Accountant at Ethan Stowell Restaurants

Ethan Stowell Restaurants (ESR) is a dynamic and growing restaurant group with significant opportunities for all team members to grow and advance their careers. At ESR, we believe that together we are serving our team, our guests and our community. To accomplish that, we strive to be the premier provider of food and beverage experiences where people work, live and play. We are a growth-minded and career-oriented restaurant group that puts our people first, and gives them the tools, training and support they need in order to achieve their goals. The Staff Accountant is a key contributor to the Accounting & Finance Team whose primary responsibility is to provide finance and accounting support. In this detail-oriented role, you will be applying your skills and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be solutions oriented with a hunger and drive to advance their career.

What Ethan Stowell Restaurants offers: Our Benefits and Perks!

A safe working environment

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive Pay

Great environment to learn and perfect your skills

Universal Paid Time Off Benefit

Paid Sick Safe Leave Time Off Benefit

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Benefits

Employee Dining Discount at all ESR restaurants

401(k) Plan

Pre-Tax Cost savings commuter and parking program

Supplemental Insurance coverages - Disability, Life, Accident

Employee Assistance Program

Job Duties Accounts Payable

Prepare credit applications and other materials required for vendor setup

Record all vendor invoices and review for proper GL coding

Maintain good vendor relationships

Process expense reimbursements

Process accounting system imports and periodic reports

Reconcile Vendor statements monthly or as needed

Record all ACH and EFT payments for weekly processing

Accounts Receivable

Serve as the point person for all accounts receivable, including point of sale, events, third party delivery, consulting, reimbursements and other receipts

Ensure sales tax is assessed and recorded appropriately, and changes are understood and communicated regularly. This includes keeping up to date on applicable excise laws and rates, as well as accounting appropriately for sales facilitated by third party delivery partners

Reconcile and report house account balances

Record credit card fees for multiple processing platforms

Reconcile gift card orders fulfilled at the office using the point of sale system

Assist management with supplemental point of sale reporting and statistics

Download weekly bank activity and load into accounting system for reconciliation

Prepare check deposits as needed

Organize and file accounting records

General Accounting

Record monthly lease expense, calculate and report on sales, and monitor for incremental lease year adjustments on a revolving schedule

Process other journal entries and routine adjustments as needed

Assist with permitting and tax filing requirements as directed by management

Strive for continuous improvement by maximizing efficiencies, organizing work processes and procedures, and automating procedures using available technology whenever possible

Important Attributes

· Highly organized with ability to multitask in a fast-paced open office environment

· Maintains a high level of discretion and confidentiality

· Meets weekly deadlines with strong attention to detail and focus on follow through

· Positive, relationship-oriented attitude and communication style

· Ability to work collaboratively with other ESR staff.

Qualifications and Skills

· 2-4+ years of related, professional work experience in the accounting field

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

· Advanced knowledge of Excel and accounting software applications

· Strong Excel skills (LOOKUP functions, Pivot Tables, etc.)

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Experience in hospitality a plus.

· Systems experience desired: Excel, Google Drive, Toast POS, ADP Workforce Now Restaurant365