JUNIOR BOOKKEEPER & PAYROLL COORDINATOR

This position is responsible for daily bookkeeping including accurately and efficiently recording all invoices, checks, accounts payable, accounts receivable, online banking reconciliation and petty cash. The position will administer and execute timely and precise payroll (processing via a third-party processor) and manual checks, as required. Coordination and organization of office administration, HR and benefit insurance are also encompassed in this role.
This position will be required to work professionally with the executive team, managers, and employees, in addition to vendor, bankers and clients. Due to the level of access to information, this position must protect with utmost confidence and sensitivity all JDRG corporate, personal, account and employee information. Deadlines and accuracy are keys in this role.

SKILLS:

· QuickBooks, POS, Payroll Programs, MS Office
· Detail oriented, self-starter and task-motivated
· Teamwork-minded and timeline driven attitude.
· Ability to communicate thoroughly and to express yourself thoughtfully and positively with peers, clients, vendors, and executive team.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Business or Accounting degree
• Experience in all aspects of accounting, finances, and tax prep
• Proven experience in the industry
• Relevant product and industry knowledge
• Experience with relevant software applications
• Customer service and professionalism
• Understanding of the principles of Accounting & Tax Compliance
  Language Skills:
  Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization in one-on-one and small-group situations and in-team is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Will include, and may not be limited to:
Daily Bookkeeping: recording daily income and expenses, deposits, petty cash journals, checks written, credit card charges, journal entries, and online bank reconciliation with precision and timeliness. Research any issues and resolve efficiently and timely manner.
Prepare Weekly Cash Flow Forecast for ownership and stakeholders, as required.
Sales Client/Vendor Invoicing: prepare invoices for catering, room charges, house accounts and other misc. accounts receivable with accuracy. Monitor AR, as required.
Monthly Reconciliations performed timely with precision.
Team Communication: Issue communications between the corporate office, restaurants management teams, clients, tax representatives and vendors in a professional and effective manner. Establish processes, as needed, to improve communication and information sharing.
Corporate Records: Oversee and maintain organized records in accordance with company, state and federal requirements.
Bi-Weekly Payroll: Assist and review, Audit, Record and Distribute Payroll for all employees, ensuring accurate in pay rates, hours, tips, deductions and tax information for all employees. Process Termination, TWC, Child Support, Garnishments, and necessary filings. Works with 3rd Party processor.
Financial Reports: Prepare cash flow, forecasts, financial reports and ensure that all work is completed in a timely and precise manner and in accordance with company, state, and federal financial regulations.
Monthly Sales & Mixed Beverage Tax Filing: Monthly preparation, filing and payment of required state filings. Ensures these taxes are being collected properly from our clients.
Perform regular audits of financial, information and payroll to ensure accuracy of information, report findings and develop necessary solutions including and not limited to 3rd party processors, tax agencies and internal systems.
Assist in benefits administration and other duties as assigned.
Assist and review in Inventory cost management, expense management and restaurant performance measures.

Generally, the physical demands are minimal, however described here are representative of those that must be met by any restaurant employee to successfully perform. These are reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It requires physical stamina and ability to work at an effective and productive pace. Physical requirements may include:

• Standing & Walking
• Bending, working at a sink, leaning over a counter, cleaning
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling: opening door