Full Charge Bookkeeper ($25-$30 per hour)

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Located in Montgomery, AL

Salary: $25-$30 per hour

Job Title: Full Charge Bookkeeper ($25-$30 per hour)
Company: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Montgomery, AL
Job Type: Full-time 
Pay Range: $25-$30 per hour

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper with a strong background in the restaurant industry to manage all day-to-day accounting and financial recordkeeping functions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with QuickBooks and the Toast POS system, along with a thorough understanding of restaurant operations, sales reporting, inventory controls, labor tracking, and financial reconciliation.

This role requires a highly organized accounting professional capable of handling the full accounting cycle, producing accurate financial reports, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile daily restaurant sales transactions from Toast POS.
• Verify and reconcile cash, credit card, third-party delivery, and gift card transactions.
• Record journal entries and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts, merchant processing accounts, and credit card statements.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Manage payroll-related accounting entries and labor cost reporting.
• Monitor restaurant inventory valuations and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Track sales tax liabilities and assist with tax filings.
• Prepare month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Generate management reports on revenue, labor costs, food costs, and profitability.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and company records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Support external accountants during audits and tax preparation.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of full charge bookkeeping experience.
• Minimum 2 years of restaurant, hospitality, or food service accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop.
• Direct experience with Toast POS, including sales reporting and reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of restaurant financial statements and key performance metrics.
• Experience reconciling merchant services, online ordering platforms, and third-party delivery providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with multi-unit restaurant operations.
• Knowledge of payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, or Gusto.
• Experience with inventory management and food cost analysis.
• Understanding of GAAP accounting principles.

Key Competencies:

• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Payroll Accounting
• Restaurant Operations Knowledge
• Cash Management
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Confidentiality & Integrity

FULL BENEFITS OFFERED!

If you are a reliable and motivated individual, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your updated resume to jobs.montgomeryal@expresspros.com. Please mention "Bookkeep" in the subject line.

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