Accounting / Bookkeeper
Masa Restaurants · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Kappo Masa is seeking a full-time, on-site Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations. This hands-on role focuses on accurate financial recordkeeping, accounts payable, reconciliations, and payroll support, acting as a key liaison between restaurant operations and the accounting function.
Responsibilities
- Transaction Processing & Recordkeeping
- Record daily financial transactions across multiple entities with accuracy and timeliness
- Maintain general ledger integrity, including proper coding of expenses and vendor classification
- Enter and reconcile daily sales journals from POS systems
- Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records and documentation
- Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
- Process invoices and manage full-cycle accounts payable
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain and support vendor relationships, including communication on payments and issues
- Track and manage recurring expenses and payment schedules
- Banking & Reconciliations
- Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations
- Monitor cash activity, including petty cash tracking and audits
- Identify and escalate discrepancies or irregularities
- Payroll & Operational Support
- Support payroll processing, including data validation and coordination with payroll providers
- Partner with restaurant managers to ensure accurate reporting and documentation
- Assist with operational accounting needs across locations
- Reporting & Compliance Support
- Assist in preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules
- Ensure adherence to internal accounting standards and procedures
- Support external accountants by maintaining clean, accurate data for audits and tax filings
Requirements
- Required
- 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in restaurants or hospitality
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping
- High attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environments
- Ability to work on-site and collaborate with operations teams
- Preferred
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience supporting multi-unit or multi-entity businesses
- Familiarity with POS systems and restaurant financial workflows
Skills
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across entities
- Clear communication with both accounting and operations teams
- Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify discrepancies quickly
Working Conditions
- On-site role within a restaurant and office environment
- Frequent computer and administrative work
- Occasional interaction with restaurant operations and storage/warehouse areas