Staff Accountant

Episcope Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Episcope Hospitality is seeking a Staff Accountant in Chicago, IL to support accounting operations for a fast-growing multi-unit hospitality group. This role reports to the Controller and focuses on accurate financial reporting, general ledger integrity, month-end close, and cross-location accounting support.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume hospitality environment with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple locations and deadlines simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience (restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit retail preferred).
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks Online, Restaurant365, NetSuite, Sage, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple locations and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Reconcile daily sales reports and POS systems across multiple restaurant locations.
• Review and analyze location-level P&Ls for accuracy and variances.
• Assist operations managers with financial reporting questions.
• Review/code invoices and ensure proper expense allocation.
• Prepare and file city/state monthly sales tax returns.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ensure deadlines are met for timely financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-location coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Restaurant365

NetSuite

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Episcope Hospitality – Chicago, IL (on-site)

Episcope Hospitality is one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in America. Founded and overseen by restauranteur David Morton, Episcope has legendary culture marked by creativity, passion, quality, and love. The company currently operates in Chicago, New York, Phoenix and Northern Virginia, and it will soon open additional locations in Boston and Los Angeles. Episcope offers a unique laboratory environment that encourages learning, ongoing development, and close collaboration with some of the top minds in business, food, beverage and design.

We are looking for a Staff Accountant who will support the accounting operations of a multi-unit hospitality restaurant group. Reporting to the Controller, this role will ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain general ledger integrity, support month-end close, and assist with operational accounting across multiple restaurant locations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment and has strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Reconcile daily sales reports and POS systems across multiple restaurant locations
• Review and analyze location-level P&Ls for accuracy and variances
• Assist operations managers with financial reporting questions
• Review/code invoices and ensure proper expense allocation
• Prepare and file city/state monthly sales tax returns
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation
• Ensure deadlines are met for timely financial reporting

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2-4 years of accounting experience (restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit retail preferred)
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks Online, Restaurant365, NetSuite, Sage, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple locations and deadlines simultaneously

Why Join Us

• Be part of a fast-growing hospitality group with exciting expansion plans
• Opportunity to be a part of accounting team being built from the ground up
• Collaborative culture that values hospitality at every level
• Competitive compensation, benefits and opportunities for development