Staff Accountant

Job Description

Groot Hospitality employs team members who demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values and customer service. We are a diverse organization that provides the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced multicultural environment. We are always looking for passionate people who will embrace our belief of hospitality, company growth and customer experience. Our commitment to diversity, teamwork, and integrity are indicative of the service we provide to our guests. We offer career opportunities with work/life balances, as well as a rewarding career experience.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to assist in the preparation of financial statements, forecasts and budgets as well as assist in month, quarter and year-end close procedures. The Staff Accountant will assist in other special projects as needed.

The day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to: General Duties and Responsibilities:
• Own essential account reconciliations-inventory, international freight, accounts receivable, and more-all while collaborating with a slew of teams across the organization.
• Work closely with the Senior Accounting team and aid in income statement reporting, lead sheet analysis and review, and external sales reporting.
• Review and analyze monthly supply chain activity and determine additional monthly accruals or required adjusting journal entries.
• Work closely with the Inventory Control and Supply Chain teams to manage and implement changes to the inventory and freight reporting and accounting process.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of assigned Balance Sheet accounts, coordination, and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support, as necessary.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts and verify and enter invoices into the system.
• Correspond with other departments to get approval before posting invoices in the Accounting System.
• Responsible for Vendor setups and updates. Request and process W-9, W-8BEN and Vendor Registration forms.
• Assist in the month end closing procedures.
• Create and journalize assigned journal entries.
• Assist the Accounting Team during the ERP implementation period and in case of ad hoc projects as need be.
• Scan, file, and log accounting documents

Qualifications:
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.
• BA in Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Must be articulate and possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate.
• Detailed and deadline oriented.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and follow-up skills
• Team player
• Self-starter, able to function with little supervision, high-energy.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Accounting Systems and Excel
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them on a timely basis.
• Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to all aspect of job functions

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9bqjz-3-144-187-103-42 in your application.