Job Details
Boka Restaurant Group is a chef-driven restaurant group, with more than 20 locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. We challenge the usual and always push beyond the expectations for our staff and guests alike. We are building a culture that is our competitive advantage – one that is growth-focused, collaborative, innovative, nimble, diverse, and inclusive. We are currently accepting resumes for an
Accountant (remote) to join our Corporate Accounting team!
Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, free membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs, 401(k) program, life insurance, wellness benefits, paid parental leave, paid vacation, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!
About Boka Restaurant Group: Boka Restaurant Group was founded by Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm in 2003 and has become one of the premier chef-driven restaurant groups in the country. Anchored by partnerships with some of America's greatest chefs--Stephanie Izard, Giuseppe Tentori, Chris Pandel, Lee Wolen, and Gene Kato -- BRG has over 16 entities (and more forthcoming!) each of them crafted individually and conceptually unique.
General Accounting Duties
- Maintain financial records, including:
- Preparing, recording, and reviewing journal entries in the accounting software system
- Reconciling and reviewing bank account reconciliations & other monthly reports prepared by team members
- Preparing and reviewing monthly financial packages
- Delivering monthly financial packages to internal and external stakeholders
- Manage accounts payables, including:
- Reviewing accounts payables and following up with team members and internal stakeholders on discrepancies and potential coding errors
- Reviewing vendor payment runs prepared by team members for accuracy and addressing of communicated priorities, needs, and strategy
- Finalizing and processing vendor payment runs
- Manage relationship with internal and external stakeholders, including:
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders on budget setting and forecasting
- Managing expectations and communicating deliverables and due dates
Regulatory (Local, State, Federal) Duties
- Review monthly sales tax worksheets and file & pay sales taxes with the appropriate authority
- Manage communication with auditors
- Review and release required documentation and information requested by auditors
- Complete year-end financial packages to external tax team and manage follow-up requests
- Ensure complete and timely execution of state and federal tax obligations
Leadership & Teamwork
- Follow accounting policies & procedures to maintain internal controls
- Day-to-day supervision and delegation of tasks to team members, as assigned
- Support accounting team with projects or tasks, as assigned
Skills/Experience
- Bank reconciliation, general ledger, sales tax return, month-end close activities, payables, receivables, financial statements preparation
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Prior experience in working with one or more company in Microsoft Business Central is a plus
- Industry and Management experience is a plus
If you feel you meet the above requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you! Please reply with a copy of your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great addition to our team!
