Restaurant Accounting Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA

Position: Accounting Manager

Job Pay: $120,000 – $140,000 Annually.

Job Type: Full Time/ Exempt

Department: Accounting Department

Report to: Director of Accounting

Location:  Diamond Bar, CA

Business Hours:  Mon- Fri, 9am – 6pm

Company Overview: Celebrating our 20th anniversary, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is a fast-casual restaurant known for its authentic Hawaiian plate lunches and other island specialties. Ono Hawaiian BBQ uses the freshest ingredients, prepared from scratch daily in each restaurant and grilled fresh to order. With over 100 locations across California and Arizona, we aim to combine the culture and “aloha” spirit of Hawaii into our restaurants to bring a taste of the islands with exceptional service in an inviting atmosphere.

Job Overview: The Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Accounting and assist in managing the Accounting and Finance Department for multiple-store and holdings entities. Ono Hawaiian BBQ is looking to hire an Accounting Manager who has experience and is deadline driven, independent, detail-oriented, and has initiative, and will effectively communicate with leadership, planning, and has analytical skills. He or she must have strong understanding and experience in Accounting, Finance, Treasury and Cash Management, Auditing, Lending, Income Tax, Budgets, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Accounting workflow, Captive Insurance, Lease Accounting Management, Inventory Management, Recipe Management and more.

Knowledge of GAAP and CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed here are not all-inclusive; they indicate the types of activities usually performed by this position. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate core competencies in the following areas performed by this position.

• Assist Director of Accounting to manage the accounting department.

• Manage treasury and cash management.
• Manage loan, escrow closing and prepare bank compliance report.

• Manage accounting software integration.
• Manage Fixed Asset, depreciation, capitalization threshold and accounting for construction in progress, leasehold improvements, cost of sales classification, inventory count procedure and gift/promotional card recognition and analysis.

• Prepare and review cash flow projections, bank reconciliation, ACH, and wire transfer.
• Develop and enforce accounting procedures, workflow, and internal controls.
• Prepare and analyze monthly closing, consolidated financial statements and reporting.
• Prepare sales and financial budget and forecast.
• Manage annual audits, prepare audit supporting schedule, review tax return and captive insurance.
• Review lease agreement and manage deferred rent, lease liability and tenant allowance related to ASC842.
• Prepare cam reconciliation for tenant and review cam reconciliation for property owner.
• Review sales tax, Form 1099, and Form 571 filings
• Manage intercompany transaction, fixed assets, accruals and prepaids.
• Manage recipe building, inventory management and software integration.
• Manage general ledger, location, and bank accounts.

• Review dividend and equity earnings calculations
• Review prepaid and accrual expenses.
• Review food cost and inventory transaction
• Prepare financial Statements with FMV reporting.
• Prepare quarterly accounting reports and update job description.
• Conduct semi-annual staff performance evaluation.
• Maintain and update department password.

• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the company.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 10 Years of Experience as an Accounting Manager or Equivalent Required
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Strong Knowledge of Accounting, Finance, Treasury and Cash Management, Audit, Lending, Income Tax, Budget, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Lease, Captive Insurance, Recipe, and Inventory Management
• Hands-On Experience, Deadline Driven, Independent, Detail Oriented and Self-Initiative
• Effective Communication, Leadership, Planning and Analytical Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Ad Hoc Report, and Accounting Software Integration Including Restaurant365

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent experience)
• CPA preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching program to help you save for retirement.
• Comprehensive dental insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health insurance plan to support your well-being.
• Generous paid time off to rest, relax, and recharge.
• Vision insurance to ensure your eye health.

Company Perks

At Ono Hawaiian BBQ, we value our employees and strive to provide a positive work environment. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer online employee discounts to amusement parks, restaurants, movie theaters, spas, sporting events, and so much more! We believe in creating opportunities for our employees to enjoy their time outside of work and make lasting memories with their families and friends.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and carry items (minimum of 25 pounds)

Environmental Conditions

• Office environment

Additional Information

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Ono Hawaiian BBQ makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.