SUMMARY: The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and providing accurate financial reports to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality accounting, possess excellent analytical skills, and demonstrate leadership in managing financial processes. lead the day-to-day accounting operations and process weekly payroll for assigned location(s) and provide on-site HR administrative support. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: PAYROLL: Oversee and process payroll for all employees, including hourly, salaried, and tipped workers. Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, gratuities, commissions and deductions. Reconcile BEO’s and process sales commission payments. Reconcile Tip distribution report.  Ensure tip credits are correctly calculated and reported. Manage and review time and attendance systems differentials.  Address and resolve payroll discrepancies related to timekeeping errors. Ensure proper recording of sick leave, vacation, holiday pay and PTO accruals. Work closely with HR to ensure accurate employee records, including new hires, terminations, promotions and benefits administration. Record payroll transactions in accounting software and perform payroll reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting. ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL REPORTING:

Oversee daily financial operations of multiple locations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger. Daily reconciliation of bank accounts and sales reports. Weekly reconciliation of inventory, payroll, prepaids and accruals. Setup vendor accounts and establish relationships with food suppliers, beverage distributors, and service vendors.  Review and reconcile statements with vendors to ensure accuracy. Conduct weekly, monthly and year end close processes. Assist with monthly and quarterly tax filings for federal and state obligations, such as sales tax and commercial rent tax. Ensure compliance with necessary licenses and permits including business license, food service permit, liquor license, health and safety permits and sales tax permit. Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and industry standards Manage cash flow, forecasting and budgeting to support the unit. Assist with the opening of new locations including but not limited to, implementing the accounting system, integrating the accounting software with POS system, setting up payroll processing through ADP. Record weekly management fees in their respective accounting systems. Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations. Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and reporting. Handle additional accounting tasks assigned by senior management. Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality and a senior-level role. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Restaurant 365, Toast, Oracle, Micros, ADP TotalSource, Harri, and Microsoft office. Experience with Craft Table software preferred. Strong knowledge of payroll processing and financial reporting. Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and with team to meet deadlines. Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple requests at a time. Individuals will manage 3-5 units at a time. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Work Environment

This is a full-time, in-office position. Standard office hours with occasional overtime as needed for financial deadlines.