Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations for both a fast-casual restaurant and related retail entities. This position ensures all accounting transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and reported in accordance with GAAP. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple business streams efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Restaurant-Specific Duties

• Monitor daily cash flow, petty cash, and cash handling procedures.
• Reconcile Point of Sale (POS) reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Track and reconcile inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and vendor invoices.
• Partner with restaurant management to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely vendor payments.

Retail/Online Auction-Specific Duties

• Handle accounting for retail and e-commerce transactions, including inventory and sales reporting.
• Track consignment, bids, and sales performance across multiple platforms.
• Support financial analysis of product profitability and sales trends.
• Manage expense tracking, vendor billing, and intercompany allocations.

Reporting and Analysis

• Assist with preparation of financial statements, management reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for cost control and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the restaurant, retail, or hospitality industries.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and POS system integrations.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with restaurant accounting software (e.g., Restaurant365, Toast, or similar).
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Prior exposure to multi-entity or intercompany accounting.

Zoë’s & Marky’s Kitchen is a family-founded, food-driven brand built on the belief that great food brings people together. After years of growth across multiple industries, we’ve returned to our roots with renewed purpose—bringing back the fresh, hand-crafted, family-made food that started it all in 1995. As we grow again, we’re building a collaborative workplace where quality, care, and pride in our work matter, and where team members play a meaningful role in our next chapter.

Company Description

Zoë’s & Marky’s Kitchen is a family-founded, food-driven brand built on the belief that great food brings people together. After years of growth across multiple industries, we’ve returned to our roots with renewed purpose—bringing back the fresh, hand-crafted, family-made food that started it all in 1995. As we grow again, we’re building a collaborative workplace where quality, care, and pride in our work matter, and where team members play a meaningful role in our next chapter.