Accounting/Office Manager

Jean-Georges Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative restaurant group is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team at a unique private membership club. This role involves maintaining financial procedures, overseeing accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to fostering positive vendor relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a renowned culinary establishment that values excellence and creativity in its operations. If you are looking for a role that combines finance with a vibrant hospitality environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial procedures and confirm compliance.
• Oversee accounts payable and sales auditing.

Skills

Accounting Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Accounting Software

Compeat

Payroll Processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Relevant Certifications

Tools

POS System

Accounting Software

Job description

Jean-Georges Management provided pay range

This range is provided by Jean-Georges Management. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$67,600.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

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Chez Margaux, by Jean-Georges is actively hiring a Staff Accountant!

THE BRAND

Jean-Georges Management is built on a powerful culinary foundation and has evolved into a reputable and award-winning restaurant group. From inception, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten placed emphasis on the importance of providing the very best in culinary and tailored hospitality, which has resulted in the success of an acclaimed constellation of international restaurants. With over 60 restaurants worldwide we continuously strive towards excellence and rely on the support of our culinary and hospitality team members to contribute to our worldwide operations.

OVERVIEW

Jean-Georges’ first ever Private Membership Club; Chez Margaux. Chez Margaux is the first of its kind; offerings include an illustrious bar, a restaurant featuring modern-French cuisine, a lounge complemented with a Japanese-inspired menu, a caviar room, an after-dinner club, ‘Gaux Gaux’, a library, private dining spaces and much more.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant role is responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through preparation of the company’s reports and statements. The Staff Accountant will oversee accounts payable and sales auditing for Chez Margaux. This role will assume responsibility for the employee and HR administrative functions of the restaurant.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Function

• Review daily cash and credit card sales and reconcile them with POS system
• Make cash/check deposits for our multiple business outlets
• Assist in providing supporting documents for chargebacks
• Organize hard and digital files
• Establish and maintain positive and productive vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with accounting controls and procedures
• Assist the corporate Accounting Department with End-of-Month reporting
• Act as main point of contact to the corporate office for all Accounts Payable tasks for the restaurant
• Receive, process, verify all invoices for the restaurant
• Communicate with operators to ensure all invoices are received weekly
• Upload scanned invoices to company accounting software
• Manage payments to vendors, cutting checks weekly and mailing checks
• Maintain accounting records by verifying & posting account transactions
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements

Employee & HR Administration

• Weekly submission of payroll
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Balance financial reporting tip revenue from POS system to employee hours worked
• Assist with new hire onboarding tasks such as managing onboarding paperwork, distributing training materials, and verifying employee identification
• Assist with maintaining job postings and job descriptions
• Administer employee benefits
• Maintain employee files onsite and ensures the flow of information between the management team and HR as related to employee paperwork (new hire, termination, promotion, leave of absence, etc)
• Monitor and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
• Must have general accounting knowledge
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Accounting Software
• Experience with Compeat preferred.
• Should be a team player who is reliable and displays integrity.
• Can take initiative and be adaptable to a sometimes-demanding environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs at times.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the work area and property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Climbing steps regularly
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is between $67,600 - $70,000 per annum. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Jean-Georges is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Human Resources

• Industries

  Restaurants and Hospitality

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