Staff Accountant: Retail & Restaurant Finance Pro

BRG Hospitality Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG Hospitality Group in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The role reports to the Controller and handles daily sales reporting, bank reconciliations, and sales tax filings, ensuring data integrity across POS and financial systems.

Ideal candidates hold an accounting or finance degree or equivalent experience, with restaurant/retail accounting experience a plus. Strong English skills, attention to detail, and teamwork are required, along with 40–45 hours

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Restaurant/retail accounting experience a plus.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of general ledger software.
• Familiarity with internet programs such as Google.
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional manner.
• Available to work 40-45 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Daily Sales Reporting: Ensure daily and monthly sales reporting in our financial software aligns with POS data.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of sales data through data validation and quality checks.
• Cash and Credit Card Reporting: ensure receipts tie to daily reports and research variances.
• Bank Reconciliations: perform weekly reconciliations and post adjusting entries as needed.
• Prepare and file timely monthly sales tax returns in compliance with regs.
• Reconcile Sales Tax GL accounts to paid and due.
• Assist in maintaining accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and other financial reporting.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and related ledgers.

Job description

BRG Hospitality Group in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The role reports to the Controller and handles daily sales reporting, bank reconciliations, and sales tax filings, ensuring data integrity across POS and financial systems.

Ideal candidates hold an accounting or finance degree or equivalent experience, with restaurant/retail accounting experience a plus. Strong English skills, attention to detail, and teamwork are required, along with 40–45 hours