Senior Accountant - Restaurant Accounting Services

Tablespoon • Dallas, TX

14h • $80,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

Tablespoon is a unique blend of accountants, financial consultants, and former restaurant operators who eat, sleep, and breathe the restaurant industry. By combining top shelf accounting services with the latest cloud-based technology, we help multi-unit restaurant owners, operators, and CFOs increase profits and drive business growth. Why choose Tablespoon Growth. Through one-on-one mentoring, training, and ongoing feedback, you'll develop the skills and experience necessary to advance your career goals. Opportunity to make an impact . Our solutions help transform the way our clients work, enabling more healthy and sustainable growth. Culture of innovation . As a small but rapidly growing firm, we operate more like a startup than a traditional CPA or consulting firm. Innovation, agility, and continuous improvement are at our core. About the role As a Senior Accountant in our Client Accounting Services (CAS) group, you will leverage your accounting skills and passion for the restaurant industry to provide restaurant owners and operators with reliable, actionable financial information. Working collaboratively as part of an engagement team, you’ll lead the month-end close process for a group of assigned clients, using modern, state-of-the-art accounting software and reporting tools to help our clients better understand their numbers and improve their operations.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-cycle GL accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Previous work experience in public accounting or outsourced accounting services
• A customer service mentality and “whatever it takes” attitude to ensuring client satisfaction
• Exceptional time management skills, attention to detail, and follow through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and innate desire to help others
• Absolute commitment to integrity and protecting client confidentiality
• A secure place to work from home with no interruptions
• A reliable high-speed internet connection
• Ability to work independently during defined "business hours" with little supervision
• Ability to self-manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong technology skills and experience working with modern business SaaS applications and communication tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Box, etc.)
• Must be comfortable communicating and meeting with clients and team members in a virtual environment (including frequent video meetings)
• Ability to travel once or twice a year for team meetings

Nice To Haves

• Restaurant/hospitality industry experience is a huge plus
• Prior experience with Sage Intacct, Restaurant365, or similar cloud accounting software

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the period-end close process for a group of assigned clients
• Analyze store P&L information for variances or irregularities and proactively engage with client personnel to resolve
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and troubleshoot account issues
• Prepare initial/draft financial statements and management reports for Manager review
• Communicate with clients to obtain missing information, resolve questions, and provide general support for client inquiries
• Coach, train, and support Staff Accountants and new team members
• Provide exceptional customer service to client personnel and internal team

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 annually (based on experience) plus bonus potential.
• This position also offers comprehensive benefits including medical, 401k, and PTO, as well as hands-on training and opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level