Senior Restaurant Bookkeeper
$45k - $75k per yearThe Fifteen Group
Job Responsibility:
- Senior Bookkeeper
About The Fifteen Group The Fifteen Group is a collaborative and dynamic bookkeeping and consulting firm specializing in the hospitality industry. As one of North America's leading restaurant consulting agencies, we are financial, operations, and brand experts in the restaurant space. We're proud that our clients achieve more than double the average profitability of the Canadian restaurant industry. With over 20 years of experience, we know restaurants. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the operations of some of the top restaurants in Canada and being part of maximizing their profitability
Role Overview The Senior Bookkeeper will manage a portfolio of clients from our Toronto office, ensuring financial information is accurate and timely for both period-end and year-end reporting. You will oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales reporting, payroll, and expense tracking. This role reports directly to the Manager of Restaurant Accounting. Strong communication skills and a solid working knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, and the Microsoft Office suite are essential.
This position requires a high level of accuracy, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail. The Senior Bookkeeper must be adept at managing multiple priorities and working with a diverse range of clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong client relationship management, financial analysis, and mentorship skills are key to success in this role. The ability to provide clear financial insights, interpret data, and communicate findings effectively to both clients and internal teams is essential. Additionally, the Senior Bookkeeper will play a leadership role in training and supporting junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring financial information is accurate and complete within set timelines.
- Oversee daily accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales, payroll, and expenses.
- Act as the primary contact for vendor inquiries and manage cheque runs.
- Supervise and mentor junior bookkeepers, providing guidance and support.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, ensuring clean and accurate books.
- Conduct account reconciliation to verify the accuracy of financial statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Communicate proactively with clients regarding financial matters, budgeting issues, vendor and deposit discrepancies, and overall financial health.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, particularly within the hospitality industry.
- Prepare year-end packages, including trial balances, adjusting entries, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators for management review.
- Calculate and file government remittances such as PST/GST, payroll deductions, EHT, and WSIB.
- Process bi-weekly payroll, including tax deductions, vacation pay, issuing ROEs and T4s, and resolving payroll-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, industry regulations, and internal policies.
- Assist external accountants with financial reporting requirements.
- Lead the period-end close process, ensuring financial accuracy and timely reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
- 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
- Experience in the restaurant or similar retail industry is strongly preferred.
- Experience managing multiple clients (average of 4-6 clients).
- Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (preferred, but can be assessed during the interview process).
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced QuickBooks Online & Desktop proficiency.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities efficiently.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills to train and support junior team members.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent client service skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Passion for the hospitality industry and an understanding of its unique financial challenges.
Work Environment & Additional Details
- The office is located in downtown Toronto, operating Monday - Friday.
- Additional work hours may be required during peak business volume periods, such as period-end and year-end.
- This is a fully in-person role at our Richmond St. office.
- You will be responsible for training, coaching, and developing team members.
- You will have 6 direct reports and play a leadership role in the accounting team.
Join us at The Fifteen Group and take the next step in your accounting career while working with some of Toronto's best restaurants!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $45,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Signing bonus
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- How many years of Restaurant Bookkeeping do you have?
- How many years of full cycle accounting do you have?
Location:
- Toronto, ON M5V 3B1 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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