Staff Accountant

Summary

Join Tablespoon, a firm blending accounting, financial consulting, and restaurant expertise, as a Staff Accountant. You will gain hands-on experience in the complete accounting cycle for assigned clients using cloud-based software. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, reviewing sales information, resolving discrepancies, assisting with accounts payable, preparing journal entries and tax returns, and providing client support. This remote position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience, restaurant industry experience, and strong communication and technology skills. The salary range is $55,000-$65,000 annually, plus bonus potential, and includes comprehensive benefits.

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

• Medical
• 401k
• PTO
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Bonus potential