Senior Accountant - Assistant Controller

Ted's Bulletin

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote

About the position

The Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller at Ted's Bulletin is a strategic role focused on overseeing the accounting functions within a dynamic restaurant group. This position requires a strong understanding of restaurant accounting principles and practices, with responsibilities including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining internal controls. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple entities and will play a key role in ensuring compliance with accounting standards while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and period-related accounting procedures for multiple locations and legal entities.
• Manage companies in a 4-4-4, 13 period environment.
• Organize, submit, and complete multiple property tax returns in various jurisdictions accurately and timely.
• Manage and reconcile over 20 bank accounts each period.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual audits with an outside firm.
• Prepare for annual workers compensation audits and review such audits.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant regulations.
• Serve as a backup payroll administrator.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the development and management of annual budgets and forecasts for the restaurant group.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast and identify variances.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct reviews of internal controls to identify and mitigate risks.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment with the restaurant management team.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining accounting systems, including Restaurant365.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience in restaurant accounting, including experience with Restaurant365
• Strong understanding of GAAP and restaurant industry accounting practices
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, R365, Toast POS, and other accounting software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• CPA certification preferred