Job description :
We are seeking a bilingual (English–Spanish) Junior Staff Accountant / Account Payable Specialist to join the Finance Department of a rapidly expanding hospitality group operating multiple restaurants in the Miami area. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting a growing multi-unit business.
You will be responsible for ensuring accounting integrity, maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and providing analytical insights that support decision-making and cost control
Tasks
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations
- Record and reconcile daily sales from multiple restaurant POS systems (e.g., Toast, Aloha).
- Maintain AP and AR ledgers, verify vendor invoices, and match to POs and receipts.
- Support payroll journal entries and accruals.
- Assist in preparing weekly and monthly financial reports (P&L, variance, and sales reports).
- Reconcile bank accounts, petty cash, and credit card transactions.
- Review and code expense invoices with department heads to ensure accurate GL posting.
Reporting & Analytics
Provide weekly cost variance analysis on food, beverage, and labor.Support budgeting and forecasting models for expansion scenarios.Use Paycom, ADP, and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query) to generate efficiency and performance reports.Compliance & Controls
Follow internal controls to safeguard company assets.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local accounting laws.Assist with external audits and provide required schedules and documentation.Collaboration
Partner with HR and Operations to align labor and sales reporting.Communicate with restaurant managers on invoice discrepancies and expense forecasting.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and SOP development for finance workflows.Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.Knowledge of GAAP, basic cost accounting, and reconciliations.Experience with Paycom, ADP, or similar HRIS systems preferred.Reconciliation accuracy ≥ 98% and ability to complete month-end closing by Day 5.Strong Excel skills and analytical mindset.Proficiency with QuickBooks onlineBilingual in English and Spanish (required).We believe that everyone deserves the chance to thrive in a role that not only utilizes their talents but also provides a sense of accomplishment and personal growth. Through unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and integrity, we aim to be a trusted partner in the journey of career discovery.
At Palm Aire professional Services, we are not just in the business of recruitment; we are in the business of transforming lives by unlocking the doors to a world of opportunities. Join us as we shape a future where everyone has the chance to find purpose and fulfillment in their professional journey.