Position: Staff Accountant

 The hospitality group behind the acclaimed New York City restaurants, Llama Inn and Llama San, is expanding its footprint with the upcoming Papa San, a Peruvian Izakaya set to open in February 2024 on 34th Street and 10th Avenue (in The Spiral building). We are currently looking to hire a talented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our team, starting in December 2024.

Description:
The Staff Accountant will report directly to the President & Director of Operations (DOO), providing financial support for Papa San and Amenity Cafe in the same building. This role will work closely with an offsite bookkeeping company handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax preparation, and financial reporting.

In this position, you will be expected to assist in guiding financial decisions, developing policies, and ensuring adherence to annual budgets. The Staff Accountant will also support manual payments (ACH, wire transfers, or debit card payments) and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations.

This position is Monday – Friday, with a required 5 days per week on-site presence. The work schedule is flexible, but generally around 8-hours per day, depending on workload. 

Responsibilities:

• General Financial Oversight:
• Communicate daily with the President & DOO regarding financial standing, transactions, and corrections or flags for further investigation.
• Monitor cash balances and execute ACH, wire transfers, or intercompany transfers as needed.
• Review and approve large financial purchases in collaboration with multiple departments.
• Address daily financial queries and provide guidance for cost-saving initiatives across departments.
• Oversee financial data reports generated by the bookkeeping agency and suggest continuous process improvements.
• Analyze sales data and track inventories for accuracy.
• Monthly & Weekly Financial Reporting:
• Oversee month-to-month accounting functions, including approval of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash deposit reconciliation.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements:
• Monthly credit card and debit card reconciliations.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts (expenses and revenues).
• Ensure monthly statements are aligned with annual budgets and shared on time.
• Ensure weekly reports are generated and flag any out-of-range cost of goods sold (COGS) percentages.
• Track COGS via auditing inventories sheets 

• Purchases & Payments:
• Approve weekly payable payments (food, beverage, and operational expenses) via the bookkeeper portal.
• Initiate and execute any required bank transfers, either intercompany or external.
• Monitor, approve, and execute large purchases through debit or bank details

Requirements:

• Full-time availability, with a flexible work schedule.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with ownership, the DOO, and multiple departments.
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and terminology.
• Comfortable working closely with an offsite bookkeeping firm.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Benefits :
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Dining Discount.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for full-time employees.