Accounting Manager / Pod Lead

About the role

Prix Fixe Accounting helps restaurateurs understand their numbers and run better businesses. We combine accounting, financial insight, and industry expertise to translate restaurant data into clear operational decisions. Our goal is simple: give restaurant owners the numbers—and the confidence—to run their business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting standard operating procedure (SOP) and management of their team of bookkeepers & accountants.
• Train and provide feedback to staff as well as periodically review direct reports with the Director of Accounting.
• Ensure efficiency within the team.
• Create and manage company culture by setting up routine video calls, team building exercises and other forms of communication.
• Payroll - Payroll processing, verification of timesheets, validation of tip pool distributions, processing payroll and addressing payroll tax issues as required.
• Accounts Payable / Cash Management - Paying of bills, and management of client cash is required. Some cash flow projections may also be required.
• Accounts Receivable - Accurate invoicing of clients, and AR Management. Work with 3rd party vendors for debt collection.
• Balance Sheet Entries - Creation and management of depreciation schedules and prepaid and accrued expense tracking.
• Reporting - Review and prepare financials for analysis and client meetings. Responsible for closing books in a timely manner.
• Year End Preparation - Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and review of financials to ensure accuracy. Prepare a file for tax preparer review and tax filings.
• Mastery of Bookkeeping Duties - Solve more complex accounting issues and recognize opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Automation and Efficiency - Implement third-party applications to increase efficiency.
• Reporting - Assist in reviewing and preparing financials for analysis and client meetings.
• Review - Review staff accountants' books and review the monthly and year-end closes with supporting documentation and workpapers.
• Operational Efficiency & KPI - Conduct routine analysis and benchmarking of staff performance.
• Problem Solving - Get in front of and triage issues such as personnel changes, errors leading to client losses, and simple payroll conversions.
• Application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Ensure adherence to SOPs and standards by accounting staff.
• Supervisory & Training - Periodically review direct reports with the Director of Accounting and assist in the onboarding of new employees and training them on Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree. Focus in accounting or business administration is a plus.
• 3 - 4 years of experience in a Client Accounting Services (CAS) role.
• 4+ years of experience in a supervisory role.
• A strong work ethic, including self-motivation, attention to detail, follow-through, and analytical ability.
• A high degree of professionalism and the ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and integrity.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks with a high level of detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage in a team-centered environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• QuickBooks Online proficiency required. Quickbooks Online Level II Certification required within the first month of employment.
• Experience working in the hospitality industry is not required, but is highly desired.