Staff Accountant

Ruth Eckerd Hall • Clearwater, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will manage various accounting functions, with a focus on Food and Beverage (F&B) accounting. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with company policies and supporting the finance team and management with financial operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficient in the application of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of financial management and budgeting.
• Ability to anticipate problems or to identify them before significant impact on company revenue or expenses.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in food and beverage accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all accounting for F&B revenues and costs, ensuring proper recording of sales, purchases, and inventory.
• Prepares bi-weekly tip reports for Food and Beverage employees for payroll processing.
• Reconciles sales transactions in the point-of-sale system, identifies discrepancies, and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Counts cash from two venues to confirm accurate cash balances and stand sheets and prepares cash banks for future shows.
• Reconciles transactions processed through third-party payment systems (credit card processors, online payment platforms).
• Works with the operations team to ensure accurate reporting of F&B cost of goods sold.
• Assists with the preparation of month-end and year-end close processes, including external audits.
• Prepares journal entries, reconciles balance sheet accounts, and maintains accurate financial records.
• Prepares monthly sales tax for all three venues.
• Verifies, prepares, and tracks payments for merchandise settlements and third-party food vendors.
• Assists in the continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.
• Performs ad-hoc accounting projects and analysis as required by management.

What This Job Offers

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