Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in the overall health of our restaurant company, The Pulpo Group. Our Staff Accountant directly manages our whole company’s Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable departments - handling these areas with accuracy, efficiency, and integrity. They report directly to our Controller and are active in General Accounting across the company, taking part in reconciliations, P&L statements, year-end closing, and more. This is a full-time role and requires time at each of our 3 locations and company office week to week.

CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

• Process invoices with appropriate documentation for the proper location.
• Audit monthly vendor statements
• Investigate and resolve vendor issues related to payments, discrepancies, shortages, and credit memos.
• Maintain vendor relationships and communicate effectively
• Process check runs on a weekly and biweekly basis.
• Process weekly tip invoices and deliver tip checks to locations week to week.
• Complete and process credit applications with new vendors for all locations.
• Process employee reimbursements and Stage requests weekly.
• Prepare monthly Shortcode billing for the University of Michigan, ensuring accuracy in this important process.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING

• Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Month-end Closing
• Review and analyze Profit & Loss statements for accuracy, highlighting variances and assisting with corrective action.
• Assist with compliance and auditing requirements , ensuring records are well-organized and available for internal and external auditors.
• Contribute to annual budget preparation by gathering data, preparing reports, and collaborating with department leaders.
• Participate in year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and preparation of audit schedules.
• Manage and execute accounting projects on a case-by-case basis , providing analytical and technical support as assigned.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Growth Opportunities in a fast-growing company
• Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy time away from work.
• Paid Sick Time
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance for peace of mind.
• 401k Matching to help plan for your future.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in Accounts Payable . Multiple company experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to read and analyze financial statements
• Strong Attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of the chart of accounts, its purpose, and the ability to use it for coding invoices.
• Problem solving skills to not only to identify a problem but to recommend solutions.
• Exhibit meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, prioritize work appropriately and complete tasks per deadlines.
• Capable of analyzing and presenting numerical data accurately and comprehensively.