Staff Accountant

AES Restaurant Group, LLC; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Performance based bonuses

Job summary

AES Restaurant Group, LLC is seeking a diligent Staff Accountant for our corporate office in Zionsville, Indiana. The role offers growth within a multi-unit restaurant organization and requires attention to detail and accountability in coordinating with vendors and internal partners for timely issue resolution.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (or is pursuing) with about two years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or currently pursuing with relevant experience.
• Two years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to organize and analyze data.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with vendors and internal leadership.
• Demonstrated willingness to speak up, ask questions, and hold others accountable when needed.
• Interest in developing a long term career in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month end close process including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Communicate directly with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and outstanding credits.
• Follow up consistently with vendors and internal teams until issues are resolved.
• Support accounts payable and general ledger functions as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and organized documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting and internal analysis.
• Collaborate with field operators and leadership regarding financial inquiries.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within accounting workflows.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Vendor communications

Attention to detail

Communication

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Pursuing with relevant experience

Job description

AES Restaurant Group is seeking a motivated and detail oriented Staff Accountant to join our corporate office in Zionsville, Indiana. The ideal candidate will be interested in long term growth within a multi unit restaurant organization. This role requires strong attention to detail, accountability, and the confidence to follow up persistently with vendors and internal partners to ensure issues are resolved accurately and timely.

Duties

• Assist with month end close process including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Communicate directly with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and outstanding credits.
• Follow up consistently with vendors and internal teams until issues are resolved.
• Support accounts payable and general ledger functions as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and organized documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting and internal analysis.
• Collaborate with field operators and leadership regarding financial inquiries.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within accounting workflows.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or currently pursuing with relevant experience
• Two years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to organize and analyze data.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with vendors and internal leadership.
• Demonstrated willingness to speak up, ask questions, and hold others accountable when needed.
• Interest in developing a long term career in accounting.
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Performance based bonuses
• Monday through Friday

Work Location

• On site at corporate office in Zionsville, Indiana

AES Restaurant Group, LLC, and its affiliates, are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law.