Restaurant Accountant

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Housing/home loan program

Employee discounts at restaurant/cone

PTO: 4 weeks for maternity/paternity

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Restaurant Accountant to join the Restaurant Division and support day-to-day accounting operations. You will handle monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting for multiple properties under the supervision of the Controller.

This role requires a college degree and solid knowledge of accounting, with hospitality experience preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree required or equivalent accounting education.
• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing including statements, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Handle property-related accounting tasks and journal entries.
• Backup other accountants as needed and review tax returns for properties.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable and assist with reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and support the accounting department.

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel

Word

Hospitality industry experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here: Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

THE ROLE

As an experienced Accountant with experience working with Restaurant. As the Restaurant Accountant, you'll be a part of the Restaurant Division and support the day-to-day accounting operations. You'll be assigned properties as well as perform a variety of accounting, administrative and organizational tasks for the accounting department. This position will report to the Controller.

As a member of our team, you will be working alongside like-minded individuals in a safe, fun, and creative environment. Our team strives to collaborate, show compassion, and demonstrate a strong work ethic to provide superior hospitality. We believe that our success begins with you.

What we will ask of you:

• Perform month end closing to include preparation and/or review of monthly financial statements, reconciliations and creation of applicable work papers and schedules
• Perform administrative tasks of related to properties including correspondence, license application/renewals, tracking/payment of property taxes and other administrative tasks as they arise
• Backup other accountants when necessary
• Review sales tax or accommodation tax returns for properties
• Enter journal entries into accounting systems as necessary
• Miscellaneous tasks that may include scanning, copying, filing and/or storing accounting related document
• Monitor bank account balances and weekly payables/check runs
• Assist the accounting department employees as needed or any other assigned duty deemed necessary by supervisor
• Respond to requests for information from properties and related parties

Requirements for Success:

• College degree
• Understanding of accounting
• Previous experience in hospitality industry preferred.
• Strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve and think logically in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel and customers at all discipline levels, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Able to work as a team player in a deadline driven environment with accuracy and organization.
• Maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public Preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Competitive base pay, health benefits, and PTO benefits after 90 days [for full-time employee's].
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options.
• Home Loan Program: We offer a zero-interest housing loan program to help you achieve your dream of home ownership.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Family Time: Benefit from 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.