Senior Financial Accountant

The Piada Group•Columbus, OH

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Accountant will have responsibility for corporate and restaurant level accounting, disbursements, accounts payable oversight, and sales taxes. This includes assisting the Finance Department with the enforcement of a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This is a hybrid position and will require several days a week in the office at our home office, Piada Support Center in Columbus, Ohio. Must be a U.S. Citizen and live in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Requirements

Experience in a Finance or Accounting role in a regional or corporate capacity, preferably within the restaurant or retail industry
A minimum of a four-year degree in accounting or finance
Possess a firm grasp and control of the short-term aspects of all financial driven activities
Notable computer skills and be extremely diligent in all assignments with a relentless tenacity to identify and implement best practices to achieve the best results.
Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities with a willingness to speak-up, contribute and strongly advocate their own creative ideas and opinions while open to and solicits other viewpoints.
Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve complex problems
Actively seeks out opportunities to learn and improve
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required including the ability to hear, read, write, and speak English.
Must be computer literate and able to utilize Microsoft Office and intermediate PC functions.
Adaptable with the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and remains flexible in completing tasks to meet the needs of the company.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and live in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree and/or a CPA is preferred

Responsibilities

Assistance with the preparation and distribution of weekly income statements
Monthly reconciliation of various accrual accounts, including credit card payables
Assistance with daily and monthly bank reconciliations
Prepaid asset accounting
Record, prepare and transmit sales tax filings and payments monthly
Existing store capital expenditure accounting and management
Restaurant pre-opening expense management
Participate in monthly financial statement reviews
Assistance with inventory management
Assistance with new restaurant opening tasks
Support the restaurants with timely responses to ad hoc requests
Assistance with drafting and updating standard operating procedures (“SOPs”)
Follows all employee handbook policies