Bookkeeper

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina is seeking a meticulous office/bookkeeping assistant to perform routine calculations, posting, and verification tasks while helping maintain restaurant accounting records. You will assist in compiling payroll data, daily deposits, and basic bookkeeping using the Aloha POS system.

You will audit timekeeping, input new hires, and manage office communications, while ensuring organization and timely completion of tasks.

Qualifications

• Customer oriented with focus on guest and staff needs.
• Strong analytical thinking to verify calculations and data.
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication with coworkers, guests, and management.
• Organized approach to handle records and office tasks.
• Ability to take responsibility and accountability for actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties.
• Assist in maintaining restaurant accounting records and payroll data.
• Assist in posting daily deposits and basic bookkeeping.
• Prepare and file reports, daily sales and promo reports.
• Audit timekeeping, input new hires, and input items into Aloha POS.
• Answer phones, take reservations, and assist with guest communications.
• Maintain office organization and cleanliness; train staff as needed.
• Assist Office Manager with clerical duties and data entry.
• Troubleshoot office equipment and operate office machines.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Communication

Organized

Accountability

Decision Making

Accuracy

Teamwork

Detail Oriented

Response to Direction

Friendly & Energetic

Learning Agility

Weekend/Holiday Availability

Tools

Aloha POS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina

Perform a combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties and assist in maintaining restaurant accounting records. Check the accuracy of calculations and submitted cash by those in cash handling positions. Assist in compiling and posting employee time and payroll data including wages regarding tips and deductions.

Collect and count money, issue bar and logo banks, prepare daily deposits (credit card and cash), do basic bookkeeping.

Compile, copy, sort, file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities such as daily sales reports.

Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as daily reports, promo reports, cash over/short, and tips declared.

Audit and correct timekeeping, input new hires, input new items into Aloha POS system.

Answer telephones as needed, direct calls, and take messages; assist with guest and employee communication to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and take reservations.

Work with rest of office staff to ensure office organization and cleanliness.

Train bookkeepers and other office staff members as needed.

Assist Office Manager with general clerical duties as needed such as data entry, filing, inventory, and mail.

Assist with troubleshooting problems involving office equipment, such as computer hardware and software.

Operate office machines, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, voice mail systems, and computers.

Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Requirements

Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Safety - Ability to work safely by following all safety policies and procedures.

Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, guests, and management to ensure all needs are met.

Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Decision Making & Judgement - Ability to make sound decisions with available information while following HCR policies.

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal.

Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Response to Direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets.

Friendly & Energetic - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others and bring energy to the performance of the task.

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Experience with Aloha POS preferred.
Aptitude to learn new computer software quickly.

Must be able to work on the weekends and holidays.

Job offer contingent upon completion of background screening (any matters related to a bookkeeping position may be considered in employment decision).

Must be able to work in a fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types. Can become crowded, hot, and can become high-pressure.
Must be able to do the following constantly: stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach outward, and push/pull 10-25 lbs.
Must be able to do the following frequently: reach above shoulder, bend, and lift/carry 26-50 lbs.
Must be able to do the following occasionally: climb and squat or kneel.
Must have the ability wear personal protective equipment (non slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 25 lbs, safety glove when using knife).