Staff Accountant (4091)

Food Fight; Monona (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Fight is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for multiple restaurant locations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and cash activity. The role supports payroll, accounts payable, and timely financial reporting.

The position emphasizes accurate records, internal controls, and collaboration with restaurant management to ensure accurate statements and robust financial processes at Monona, WI locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting multiple business units, entities, or locations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for assigned restaurant locations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with financial statement review and analysis.
• Ensure month-end close deadlines are met.
• Review daily sales activity and investigate discrepancies.
• Process vendor invoices and assist with accounts payable.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Cash management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Restaurant365

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Food Fight - Monona, WI 53716Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: FirstJob Category: Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations for multiple restaurant locations and serves as the primary accounting contact for assigned locations. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing month-end close activities, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, managing cash activity, supporting payroll and accounts payable processes, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

ESSENTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting

• Maintain accurate financial records for assigned restaurant locations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with financial statement review and analysis.
• Ensure assigned responsibilities are completed accurately and within established month-end close deadlines.

Daily Accounting Operations

• Review and approve daily sales activity for assigned restaurant locations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to sales, cash activity, deposits, paid-outs, third-party delivery platforms, catering, and gift cards.
• Process daily banking transactions and maintain cash projections.
• Review accounting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Respond to accounting-related inquiries from restaurant management and internal departments.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Process vendor invoices and electronic invoice imports.
• Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payment processing and electronic payment runs.
• Establish and maintain vendor records.
• Process intercompany accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

Payroll Support

• Import payroll into the accounting system.
• Reconcile payroll activity and related balance sheet accounts.
• Review payroll accruals and related journal entries.
• Process third-party tip adjustments and other payroll-related accounting transactions.

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare information required for monthly sales tax filings.
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and reporting.
• Support annual budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and audit requests as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Troubleshoot accounting system issues and assist with ERP improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in special projects and system implementations as assigned.

Customer Service & Administrative Support

• Provide exceptional customer service to restaurant managers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Provide backup administrative support as needed, including answering phones, assisting visitors, and processing gift card orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICIATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting multiple business units, entities, or locations strongly preferred.
• Restaurant or hospitality experience a plus.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software required; Restaurant365 experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work additional hours during month-end, year-end, audit, or other peak business periods as needed.