Tablespoon is hiring a
Staff Accountant, Remote - United States

Summary

The job is for a Staff Accountant at Tablespoon, a virtual firm specializing in accounting and financial consulting for the restaurant industry. The role involves hands-on experience with the complete accounting cycle, reconciliation of accounts, assisting with A/P, troubleshooting account-related problems, communicating with clients, and providing exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent (demonstrated) work experience
• Restaurant/hospitality industry experience, ideally in a role with P&L responsibility
• 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, team-focused work style, 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

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank account reconciliations for multiple assigned clients
• Review, analyze, and post restaurant daily sales information
• Proactively research and resolve exceptions or variances in daily sales and bank activity
• Assist with accounts payable, including coding invoices and applying payments
• Correspond with client vendors to resolve account issues
• Prepare journal entries with appropriate support
• Prepare monthly sales tax returns
• Communicate with clients to obtain missing information, resolve questions, and provide general support for client inquiries
• Provide exceptional customer service to client personnel and internal team

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud accounting software is a plus

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 annually, plus bonus potential
• This position also offers comprehensive benefits including medical, 401k, and PTO, as well as hands-on training and opportunities for advancement