Staff Accountant at Ethan Stowell Restaurants

Ethan Stowell Restaurants (ESR) is a dynamic and growing restaurant group with significant opportunities for all team members to grow and advance their careers. At ESR, we believe that together we are serving our team, our guests and our community. To accomplish that, we strive to be the premier provider of food and beverage experiences where people work, live and play. We are a growth-minded and career-oriented restaurant group that puts our people first, and gives them the tools, training and support they need in order to achieve their goals. The Staff Accountant is a key contributor to the Accounting & Finance Team whose primary responsibility is to provide finance and accounting support. In this detail-oriented role, you will be applying your skills and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be solutions oriented with a hunger and drive to advance their career.

What Ethan Stowell Restaurants offers: Our Benefits and Perks!

A safe working environment
Opportunity for advancement
Competitive Pay
Great environment to learn and perfect your skills
Universal Paid Time Off Benefit
Paid Sick Safe Leave Time Off Benefit
Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Benefits
Employee Dining Discount at all ESR restaurants
401(k) Plan
Pre-Tax Cost savings commuter and parking program
Supplemental Insurance coverages - Disability, Life, Accident
Employee Assistance Program

Job Duties
Accounts Payable

Prepare credit applications and other materials required for vendor setup
Record all vendor invoices and review for proper GL coding
Maintain good vendor relationships
Process expense reimbursements
Process accounting system imports and periodic reports
Reconcile Vendor statements monthly or as needed
Record all ACH and EFT payments for weekly processing

Accounts Receivable

Serve as the point person for all accounts receivable, including point of sale, events, third party delivery, consulting, reimbursements and other receipts
Ensure sales tax is assessed and recorded appropriately, and changes are understood and communicated regularly. This includes keeping up to date on applicable excise laws and rates, as well as accounting appropriately for sales facilitated by third party delivery partners
Reconcile and report house account balances
Record credit card fees for multiple processing platforms
Reconcile gift card orders fulfilled at the office using the point of sale system
Assist management with supplemental point of sale reporting and statistics
Download weekly bank activity and load into accounting system for reconciliation
Prepare check deposits as needed
Organize and file accounting records

General Accounting

Record monthly lease expense, calculate and report on sales, and monitor for incremental lease year adjustments on a revolving schedule
Process other journal entries and routine adjustments as needed
Assist with permitting and tax filing requirements as directed by management
Strive for continuous improvement by maximizing efficiencies, organizing work processes and procedures, and automating procedures using available technology whenever possible

Important Attributes

· Highly organized with ability to multitask in a fast-paced open office environment

· Maintains a high level of discretion and confidentiality

· Meets weekly deadlines with strong attention to detail and focus on follow through

· Positive, relationship-oriented attitude and communication style

· Ability to work collaboratively with other ESR staff.

Qualifications and Skills

· 2-4+ years of related, professional work experience in the accounting field

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

· Advanced knowledge of Excel and accounting software applications

· Strong Excel skills (LOOKUP functions, Pivot Tables, etc.)

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Experience in hospitality a plus.

· Systems experience desired: Excel, Google Drive, Toast POS, ADP Workforce Now Restaurant365

Compensation: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

At ESR, we strive to create a safe, diverse environment where we invest in the personal and professional growth of every team member, and each individual is committed to the success of their team and the company as a whole. We aim to be seen as the top employer in our industry.

WE WANT TO GROW WITH YOU

A safe working environment

Opportunity to work with great people and product

Opportunity to work with a diverse team

Job ladders are clearly defined with supporting training available

Opportunities to turn a job into a career

Opportunity for advancement far exceeding industry standard

Job Security - ESR is in it for the long haul

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