Multi-Location Restaurant Finance & Operations Coordinator

The Popal Group; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Popal Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Restaurant Accounting & Financial Operations Coordinator to own the financial workflow for a group of restaurants and related entities. This hands-on role reports to the CFO and collaborates with restaurant managers, vendors, bookkeepers, and office staff to ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, reporting, and finalization of financial items.

You will manage invoices via MarginEdge, reconcile cash and deposits, handle reimbursements, and

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, accounts payable, or a similar position.
• Restaurant, hospitality, or multi-location experience strongly preferred.
• Experience reconciling cash deposits, credit cards, vendor statements, and supporting documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Experience with MarginEdge or a similar restaurant accounting platform is preferred.
• Familiarity with restaurant POS systems and financial reporting is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines across several restaurants and legal entities.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and elevate missing payments, inconsistencies, or other financial concerns without waiting to be asked.
• Comfortable handling confidential financial information, cash records, and sensitive company documentation.
• Dependable, proactive, and able to take full ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and code invoices; upload into MarginEdge promptly and accurately.
• Review invoice coding, categorizations, and supporting documentation.
• Complete assigned invoice approvals according to weekly deadlines.
• Monitor vendor accounts and respond to vendor correspondence within one business day.
• Investigate missing invoices, credits, duplicate charges, past-due balances, and payment discrepancies.
• Process reimbursements through MarginEdge and upload supporting documentation.
• Prepare weekly restaurant Profit & Loss reports and update food-sales budgets.
• Assist with month-end documentation and accounting packets.
• Distribute monthly petty-cash forms and reporting materials to restaurants.
• Serve as the primary office contact for assigned restaurants and entities.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Detail oriented

Communication

Deadline management

Confidential info handling

Tools

MarginEdge

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

The Popal Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Restaurant Accounting & Financial Operations Coordinator to own the financial workflow for a group of restaurants and related entities. This hands-on role reports to the CFO and collaborates with restaurant managers, vendors, bookkeepers, and office staff to ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, reporting, and finalization of financial items.

You will manage invoices via MarginEdge, reconcile cash and deposits, handle reimbursements, and