Staff Accountant

Meyer

. Independently manage all accounting functions for Hestan Napa Restaurant .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,400 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing restaurant accounting functions, including proficiency in QuickBooks and Toast POS, while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills are essential for handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Degree In Business With Emphasis In AccountingProficiency In QuickBooksIndependent Restaurant Accounting ExperienceToast POS ExperienceMonth-End Closing Process Management

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationGeneral Ledger ReconciliationAccounts Payable ManagementAccounts Receivable ManagementInventory ReconciliationFinancial Statement PreparationSales And Use Tax ReturnsVendor Payment WorkflowsAccruals And Adjusting EntriesBudgeting And Forecasting

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksToast POSBill.comExcelMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Restaurant AccountingFinancial ReportingCompliance ReportingVendor InvoicesCash Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage all accounting functions for Hestan Napa Restaurant
Prepare and post journal entries; reconcile and analyze general ledger, P&L, and balance sheet accounts
Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor invoices, customer billing, collections, and monthly account reconciliations
Review and reconcile daily Toast POS sales, cash, credit card receipts, tips, refunds, gift cards, sales tax, processing fees, and bank deposits
Provide daily cash reports
Reconcile restaurant bank accounts, credit cards, merchant settlements, clearing accounts, and Toast deposits
Coordinate restaurant food, beverage, and supply inventory counts and postings
Reconcile inventory balances and cost of goods sold with the General Manager and Chef
Maintain accurate restaurant accounting records in QuickBooks
Process vendor bills and payments through Bill.com, including vendor setup and W-9 documentation
Prepare, reconcile, and file applicable restaurant sales and use tax returns
Support other restaurant tax and compliance reporting
Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for restaurant expenses, intercompany charges, and financial reporting
Own and complete the restaurant month-end closing process, including accruals, adjusting entries, reconciliations, and timely close schedules
Prepare and deliver monthly restaurant financial statements, annual operating budgets, forecasts, and actual-versus-budget analyses
Explain key revenue, labor, and food-cost variances
Lead preparation of restaurant accounting schedules and supporting documentation for annual audits and external accountant requests
Assist the General Manager as needed
Perform all other duties as directed by the General Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Business with emphasis in Accounting or equivalent
Minimum 3–4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including independent restaurant accounting and month-end closing
Proficiency in QuickBooks required
Hands-on experience with Toast POS and Bill.com strongly preferred
Familiar with AI tools
Strong computer skills with a high level of proficiency in spreadsheet programs (Excel)
Experience with restaurant POS-to-bank reconciliation, vendor payment workflows, Microsoft Word and email preferred
Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Organizational and problem-solving skills
Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels of employees and outside vendors
Mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the job duties