Senior Accountant - Restaurant Accounting Services

Tablespoon•Dallas, TX

41d•$80,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant in our Client Accounting Services (CAS) group, you will leverage your accounting skills and passion for the restaurant industry to provide restaurant owners and operators with reliable, actionable financial information. Working collaboratively as part of an engagement team, you’ll lead the month-end close process for a group of assigned clients, using modern, state-of-the-art accounting software and reporting tools to help our clients better understand their numbers and improve their operations.

Requirements

4+ years of full-cycle GL accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Previous work experience in public accounting or outsourced accounting services
A customer service mentality and “whatever it takes” attitude to ensuring client satisfaction
Exceptional time management skills, attention to detail, and follow through
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Positive attitude and innate desire to help others
Absolute commitment to integrity and protecting client confidentiality
A secure place to work from home with no interruptions
A reliable high-speed internet connection
Ability to work independently during defined "business hours" with little supervision
Ability to self-manage competing priorities and deadlines
Strong technology skills and experience working with modern business SaaS applications and communication tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Box, etc.)
Must be comfortable communicating and meeting with clients and team members in a virtual environment (including frequent video meetings)
Ability to travel once or twice a year for team meetings

Nice To Haves

Restaurant/hospitality industry experience is a huge plus
Prior experience with Sage Intacct, Restaurant365, or similar cloud accounting software

Responsibilities

Lead and execute the period-end close process for a group of assigned clients
Analyze store P&L information for variances or irregularities and proactively engage with client personnel to resolve
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and troubleshoot account issues
Prepare initial/draft financial statements and management reports for Manager review
Communicate with clients to obtain missing information, resolve questions, and provide general support for client inquiries
Coach, train, and support Staff Accountants and new team members
Provide exceptional customer service to client personnel and internal team