Senior Accountant

Atlas Restaurant Group is seeking a Senior Account to join our Atlas Central team!

It all started in 2010 with a Deli in Baltimore's Harbor East neighborhood. Since then, we've grown our passion to 50 restaurant, bar, and entertainment concepts across the country. We believe in our guiding principles when leading our employees, cultivating leaders, and operating our establishments. Our Core Values and Pillars of Operation guide all employees from the top of the organization to the bottom, as we make decisions to provide the kind of unparalleled entertainment experiences that our guests have come to expect. Join our team!

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial integrity of accounting records, reconciliations, and disbursements for the company's multiple business entities. This role works closely with the VP of Accounting and Finance to ensure departmental support and alignment with the overall business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with financial statements, cash and balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable processes and other related financial reports for all properties.
• Adhere to confidentiality of financial information.
• Monitor third-party billing and invoices from the company and restaurant locations.
• Record transactions between multiple operational departments by importing and updating the general ledger system.
• Manage complex accounting projects and initiatives, while coordinating with departments such as Procurement and Operations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Review of annual lease maintenance, breakpoint, rent escalation, CAM, and property tax reconciliations.
• Collaborate with departments within the corporate office to assist with financial inquiries.
• File and renew the company's registrations and licenses for all restaurant locations.
• Review and process payments for vendors.

Key Knowledge:

• Knowledge of financial close, A/P and A/R accounting functions.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems and MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Able to effectively engage in both verbal and written communication.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of general accounting experience; experience in accounting practices within hospitality advantageous
• Experience preparing financial statements and processing invoices

Key Skills:

• Personal Accountability: Follows policies and procedures, reports to work as scheduled, accepts responsibility for one's own actions, and takes initiative to ensure that work is completed correctly and in a timely manner without close supervision.
• Teamwork: Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other employees. Maintain professionalism during challenging situations, and recognize the need for assistance in order to cooperatively accomplish the goal
• Engage Employees: Understands that all employees are internal customers. Must remain engaged to better identify their needs and lead with integrity.
• Give and Receive Feedback: Won't shy away from giving constructive feedback, and is able to do so in a respectful manner; recognizes the positives in people and situations and reinforces with praise and appreciation; seeks out feedback and coaching to develop in role; is able to receive feedback and coaching without becoming defensive.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates emotional awareness of self and others in order to build strong and lasting professional relationships. Does not engage in gossip or unproductive negative conversations. Must be able to remain calm and work efficiently and effectively under high stress and frustrating conditions.
• Leadership: Ability to lead by example, delegate tasks and demonstrate duties as needed. Must be willing to engage in any activity in the restaurant.

Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:

• The individual must be comfortable sitting for extended periods of time.
• Successful performance of this position requires close and constant monitoring of computer screens.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach and handle, manipulate, or feel objects.
• The individual must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• The individual must have sufficient physical mobility or agility to be able to respond quickly to fire or other emergencies.
• Work in an environment that is of a moderate noise level, typical of an office environment with light to medium foot traffic.

Compensation & Rewards

Compensation:

The annual salary for this role is $80,000-$100,000

Benefits We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k Contribution
• 100% Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Learning and Development Programs
• Mobility and Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• 20% Discount at Atlas properties!

The Rewards:

Joining Atlas Restaurant Group is more than a job. We are one of the fastest growing companies in Baltimore and we care about the city. You will interact regularly with ownership and members of the senior management team. We will work with you to establish yourself and will support your interest in growing your career.