Staff accountant - early career candidates encouraged to apply!
3 days ago
Oklahoma City
Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brittany Packard Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $55,000 - $77,500 per year A bit about us: Our client is a forward-thinking real estate development company based in Oklahoma City, dedicated to creating spaces that strengthen communities, spark economic growth, and celebrate local character. Our team specializes in transforming underutilized and historic properties into vibrant mixed-use destinations where people can live, work, and gather. We focus on thoughtful, sustainable design and meaningful community partnerships—bringing new life to neighborhoods through adaptive reuse, innovative development, and responsible investment. Every project we take on reflects our belief that real estate should do more than fill space; it should inspire connection, support local businesses, and enhance the fabric of the city. At our client, we’re committed to building places with purpose and shaping a stronger, more dynamic Oklahoma City for generations to come. Why join us? • medical, • dental, • vision, • 401k, • bonus Job Details Food & Beverage Accountant Location: Reports To: Controller / Accounting Manager Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Food & Beverage Accountant to support daily and monthly accounting activities across our restaurants, bars, and hospitality operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, analyzing operational performance, and ensuring strong financial controls within a fast-paced food and beverage environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on operational accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner closely with operations teams. Key Responsibilities Daily & Weekly Operations Review and reconcile daily sales reports, POS data, comps/voids, discounts, and cash deposits. Verify and post food, beverage, liquor, and retail inventory receipts. Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS) and identify variances or unusual activity. Process vendor invoices, match POs, and resolve discrepancies with kitchen and bar managers. Track credit card batches, gratuity payouts, petty cash, and safe counts. Ensure proper accounting for promotions, gift cards, and loyalty programs. Month-End Close & Reporting Prepare month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals for F&B operations. Maintain inventory schedules and perform month-end physical inventory analysis. Prepare P&Ls for each outlet, highlighting trends, variances, and opportunities to improve margins. Support budgeting and forecasting for food, beverage, labor, and overhead costs. Assist with consolidated reporting for multi-location operations. Financial Controls & Compliance Maintain strong controls around cash handling, inventory, and procurement. Partner with operations leaders to improve processes and minimize waste, theft, and shrinkage. Ensure compliance with accounting policies, state alcohol regulations, and tax requirements. Assist with annual audit requests and documentation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 2–5 years of accounting experience; restaurant or hospitality industry strongly preferred. Experience with POS systems (Toast, Aloha, Micros, Square, etc.) and inventory tools (xtraCHEF, MarketMan, YellowDog, etc.). Strong Excel skills; ability to analyze large data sets. Knowledge of GAAP and standard month-end close procedures. High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Ability to work cross-functionally with chefs, GMs, and operations teams in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills Multi-unit or multi-concept F&B experience. Familiarity with restaurant COGS, recipe costing, and menu engineering. 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