About this role
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple restaurant locations for a client that operates and supports multiple fast-casual restaurant brands in the hospitality and franchising space. These brands operate across multiple locations and rely on accurate, timely financial reporting to monitor store-level performance, cost control, and profitability.
Given the multi-unit nature of the business, strong back-office accounting support is critical to tracking daily transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial visibility. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting who is comfortable handling high-volume transactional work, maintaining data accuracy, and supporting financial reporting for a multi-unit operation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing
■ Record daily financial transactions, including sales, expenses, and vendor invoices.
■ Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries.
■ Process accounts payable (AP) and support accounts receivable (AR) tracking.
Data Entry & Financial Maintenance
■ Perform high-volume data entry related to store-level transactions and financial records.
■ Validate and reconcile data from POS systems, bank statements, and internal reports.
■ Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across multiple locations.
Account Reconciliation
■ Reconcile bank accounts, credit card transactions, and vendor statements.
■ Support month-end close activities by ensuring all entries are properly recorded.
■ Identify discrepancies and assist in resolving variances.
General Accounting Support
■ Assist with the preparation of financial reports and summaries.
■ Provide support for budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes.
■ Collaborate with U.S.-based finance teams on ad-hoc requests.
Requirements
Required:
■ 2–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably supporting U.S. clients.
■ Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.
Skills & Competencies
■ Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including AP/AR, general ledger, and reconciliations.
■ High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
■ Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data validation.
■ Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Work Setup
■ Onsite, Philippines-based.
■ Willing to work U.S. business hours or with overlap.
Preferred:
■ Experience supporting restaurant, retail, or multi-location businesses.
■ Exposure to POS systems or sales data reconciliation.
■ Familiarity with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Yardi.
■ Experience working in a remote or offshore environment.