Staff Accountant

LaScala Restaurant Group; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LaScala Restaurant Group in Marlton, NJ seeks a full-time on-site Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, ledger maintenance, and closings across multiple restaurant brands.

You will record journal entries, reconcile statements, process AP/AR, support payroll, and prepare basic financial reports while collaborating with operations and management to ensure accurate numbers. A degree in accounting is required; hospitality experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong general accounting skills, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor management and invoicing.
• Proficiency in accounting software (such as QuickBooks or similar), Microsoft Excel, and other standard office applications.
• Ability to prepare and review basic financial statements, support budgeting, and assist with period-end close activities.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with both finance and operations teams.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant restaurant or hospitality experience is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Bridgewater, NJ, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to professional and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger for multiple restaurant brands.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements and support monthly closings.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable and manage vendor relationships.
• Support payroll and expense reporting and assist with budgeting.
• Prepare basic financial reports and monitor budgets across locations.
• Collaborate with operations and management to ensure accurate financial information.
• Maintain organized financial records and support audits and internal controls.

Skills

Journal entries

General ledger

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Budgeting

Period-end close

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Company Description

LaScala Restaurant Group is a hospitality organization based in Marlton, New Jersey, operating a diverse portfolio of restaurant brands. Its family of concepts includes LaScala’s FIRE, The Chicken Or The Egg, LaScala’s Beach House, LaScala’s Pronto, LaScala’s Birra, and Lorenzo Pizza & Steaks. The group offers a range of dining experiences, from casual to more upscale, across multiple locations. Team members join a growing company with a focus on quality food, consistent service, and strong local community presence.

Role Description

The Staff Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Marlton, NJ. This position is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, including recording journal entries, maintaining general ledger accounts, and assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. The role includes reconciling bank and credit card statements, processing accounts payable and receivable, and supporting payroll and expense reporting. The Staff Accountant will prepare basic financial reports, help monitor budgets, and collaborate with operations and management to ensure accurate financial information for each restaurant location. The role also involves maintaining organized financial records, supporting audits, and helping improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Strong general accounting skills, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor management and invoicing.
• Proficiency in accounting software (such as QuickBooks or similar), Microsoft Excel, and other standard office applications.
• Ability to prepare and review basic financial statements, support budgeting, and assist with period-end close activities.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with both finance and operations teams.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant restaurant or hospitality experience is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Bridgewater, NJ, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to professional and ethical standards.