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Book Keeper/Accountant 2/13/18District of Columbia-Washington/Metro
Job ID: SC02131886890 Great People. Real Opportunities.
Description: Become part of Restaurant Associates, a name that has been synonymous with exciting restaurant concepts and high quality foodservice for over half a century. RA is a New York City leader in the foodservice industry for some of the nation's premier museums, performing arts centers and corporate accounts. Restaurant Associatesmmitment to upscale dining has led the way to develop successful culinary programs. If you share our belief in the value of delivering Superior Quality Food and Delivery Hospitality Excellence, we invite you to learn more about Restaurant Associatesnamic select team of professionals. Come share your talents with one of the nationsstest-growing, multi-million dollar organizations.
Payroll and Administration Duties
*Prepare and maintain related payroll records and reports
*Review Daily time reporting and verify reports with facility managers
*First point of contact for employees for time and attendance and payroll
*Prepare payroll analysis for management team
*Process payroll and maintain payroll information as required
1. Daily Time entry for all time and attendance and personnel transactions
2. Report on employee payroll discrepancies
3. Assist Controller in preparation of the biweekly payroll and benefits expense differential
4. Responsible for assisting employees with resolutions to benefits and payroll related
5.Review and submit all time off requests
6. Submit bi-weekly timesheets for payroll processing
Key Responsibilities: - Maintain banks and accountability of cash transactions on a daily basis
- Track and maintain monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
- Review of general ledger and balance sheet
- Resolving various accounting/reconciliation issues
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, annual reports, including monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting, report preparation and distribution
- Prepares daily deposits, credit card and cash reports
- Maintain inventory and cost control procedures
- Payroll and Human Resources administration
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications: - Bacheloregree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience with revenue control and cash handling responsibilities
- Accounting experience in foodservice or retail industry required, foodservice operations experience a plus
- Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analyses
- Adept at planning, organizing and controlling complex processes as well as analyzing moderately complex financial information
- Experience with sales analysis and reporting
- Experience with POS, cash and credit card reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships
- Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a concentration in Excel
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
- This is a junior level accounting/bookkeeping role.
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!
Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Requirements: Career Level Mid Career (2+ Years Experience)
Sector Premier Hospitality, Restaurant Associates
Areas of Interest Accounting/Auditing
Education Associate's Degree/2 Year College
Locale District of Columbia-Washington/Metro
Preferred Language English
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.