Restaurant Accounting Manager — Month-End & Compliance Lead

Socket.dev; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Accounting Manager to own full-cycle AP/AR, fixed assets, and sales tax compliance across a restaurant portfolio. You will supervise the Payroll & Accounting Coordinator and part-time clerks and lead the Month-End Close with the Controller’s review.

The role requires 3–5+ years of accounting experience, leadership ability, and proficiency with ERP and POS systems, plus advanced Excel. Adaptability and process-building are valued in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience; multi-unit, restaurant, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems, other relevant operating systems (POS, etc.), advanced Excel skills, and familiarity in navigating AI tools.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable in a highly variable environment, even in absence of a clear process.
• Adaptable and resourceful in a dynamic environment, able to create accounting processes where none are defined yet.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Month-End Close process end-to-end: own the close calendar and journal entries, consolidate for Controller review.
• Daily maintenance of Accounts Payable software.
• Monthly Accounts Receivable management.
• Ensure Sales Tax compliance across jurisdictions, including filing and payment.
• Supervise the Payroll & Accounting Coordinator and all part-time Clerks; approve their transactions and journals.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and schedules for owned accounts and related journal entries for the close package.
• Review payroll accrual balance sheet reconciliation and journal entries each closing period.
• Review recurring balance sheet schedules and journal entries with the Controller.
• Maintain SOPs for AP, AR, and clerk tasks to support training and coverage.
• Support onboarding and training of new part-time Clerks.
• Identify gaps or risks and implement solutions.
• Assist with intercompany accounting as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

POS systems

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an Accounting Manager to own full-cycle AP/AR, fixed assets, and sales tax compliance across a restaurant portfolio. You will supervise the Payroll & Accounting Coordinator and part-time clerks and lead the Month-End Close with the Controller’s review.

The role requires 3–5+ years of accounting experience, leadership ability, and proficiency with ERP and POS systems, plus advanced Excel. Adaptability and process-building are valued in this dynamic environment.