Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Assistant | The Indigo Road Hospitality Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. The company, founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, defines hospitality as a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey, aiming to change the industry by prioritizing its people and fostering a culture with heart across its 30+ locations. This entry-level position is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in hospitality accounting, providing essential support for the day-to-day financial operations of multiple restaurants and hotels. It offers the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial tasks while contributing to a collaborative, purpose-driven company culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Team: Reports directly to the Controller and collaborates closely with the accounting team.
• Mission: To ensure the timely and accurate processing of financial tasks, supporting the smooth operation of back-of-house financial functions for multiple hospitality properties.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Fintech, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Task Support: Assist Accounts Payable and other Accountants with crucial tasks including invoice entry, detailed vendor reconciliation, and efficient submission of credit applications.
• Alcohol Invoice Oversight: Proactively monitor and meticulously track alcohol vendor invoicing, diligently identifying and reporting any discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
• Data Reporting Assistance: Provide essential support by assisting with data pulls required for comprehensive insurance audits, various internal reports, and critical compliance documentation.
• Records Organization: Maintain highly accurate and accessible digital and physical filing systems, encompassing scanning, secure storing, and systematic organization of all accounting records.
• Payment Process Contribution: Play a key role in overseeing weekly payables and managing check runs, ensuring that all financial deadlines are consistently met and processes run smoothly.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This entry-level position is ideal for individuals seeking to grow their career; a college degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: While not strictly required, prior exposure to accounting roles or administrative functions is considered a valuable asset.
• Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word; excellent verbal and written communication abilities; a positive attitude and willingness to learn; keen organizational skills, effective time management, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality; high dependability, accountability, and a commitment to accuracy.
• Bonus: Familiarity with specific accounting software such as QuickBooks and Fintech is a distinct advantage.