Role Name: Accounting Assistant

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week); EST business hours with seasonal volume increases Memorial Day through Labor Day

Client Timezone: Eastern Time (New York)

Job Description:
You'll play a crucial role in the financial backbone of a rapidly growing hospitality company that's transforming how multi-concept restaurant groups operate. This position offers comprehensive exposure to restaurant accounting while supporting a team that's actively streamlining processes and scaling efficiently. You'll work directly with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and help drive the organization's growth objectives in a collaborative environment that values precision and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions across 8 restaurant locations
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts with meticulous attention to detail
• Review complex multi-page invoices line-by-line during peak seasonal periods
• Manage vendor payments and centralized accounts payable workflows
• Support inventory evaluation processes to track ordering performance and cost control
• Handle data entry tasks using Restaurant365 accounting software to ensure timely financial reporting
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and financial statement preparation
• Collaborate with management team to identify process improvements and automation opportunities
• Support seasonal business fluctuations with increased transaction volume during peak periods

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial review
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to ask clarifying questions
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Comfortable working with dual monitor setup for efficient workflow
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn new systems and processes
• Strong organizational skills to handle seasonal volume fluctuations
• Bonus if you have experience with restaurant accounting software
• It helps if you're familiar with multi-location business operations

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Why Join This Team?:

• Work remotely with a growing, innovative restaurant group expanding across multiple states
• Gain comprehensive experience across diverse dining concepts from quick service to fine dining
• Month-to-month arrangement offering flexibility and growth potential
• Opportunity to expand role and responsibilities based on performance
• Collaborate with a forward-thinking team focused on operational efficiency and modern systems
• Competitive hourly compensation with direct access to leadership team