Livingston Properties

We are seeking a focused and experienced Accountant II with a strong background in restaurant or hospitality accounting. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financials across multiple restaurant entities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform general ledger account review and monthly reconciliations.
• Complete bank reconciliations and verify daily POS sales activity.
• Enter, review, and code accounts payable invoices using Buyer’s Edge Back Office.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze variances between POS systems and accounting records (Focus POS and Toast POS).
• Oversee and reconcile inventory balances, ensuring accuracy between physical counts, vendor purchases, and system reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and adjusting entries.
• Collaborate with restaurant managers and accounting team on financial accuracy and improvements.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy while managing multiple entities and deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Focus POS and Toast POS – daily sales reconciliation and variance tracking
• Buyer’s Edge Back Office – AP entry and cost management
• QuickBooks Online – general ledger, journal entries, and reporting
• Yardi Voyager 7S – experience a plus for real estate-related entities
• Microsoft Excel – advanced knowledge including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formulas

​​​​​​​Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.   

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in restaurant, hospitality, or multi-entity environments.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Proven ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all financial tasks.

CMR is an Equal Opportunity Employer