Controller / Accoutant

Controller / Accountant:

- Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

- Hybrid: two days in the office located in Seattle (Magnolia) to work with owner

- We have a hard deadline to fill this position by the end of March

- Reporting to the owner

Company Overview:

Pecado Bueno has thriving restaurant locations in Seattle (Fremont and Eastlake), as well as a successful catering arm. We pride ourselves on delivering fresh, scratch-made fare to our patrons and elevate taqueria cuisine by crafting dishes with fresh, natural, and often organic ingredients. Everything we serve is prepared fresh, simply, and from scratch and our commitment to sustainability extends to every aspect of our menu, from seafood to meats and eggs.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a very hands-on and very detail-oriented self-motivated Controller / Accountant to partner closely with the owner in maintaining the financial health of the company. As the only accounting staff, this position entails wearing two hats: Accountant and Controller.

Accountant – 40% (Accounting Operations) - process day-to-day accounting functions, including:

- Issuing and collection of up to 30 accounts receivable (catering) invoices per month

- Coding, posting and payment of up to 200 accounts payable invoices per month

- Coding and posting monthly credit card statement for seven employees

- Process payroll and tip allocations for 70 employees twice a month using ADP

- File monthly and quarterly tax returns for the City of Seattle and Washington

- Maintain and reconcile two general ledgers

- Post month-end closing entries

Controller – 50% (Financial statement preparation):

- Prepare consolidated balance sheets and income statements with YTD and prior year comparisons using consolidation QBO software

- Resolve various accounting and reconciliation issues using strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Prepare yearend financial statements and tax workpapers for outside CPA firm

- Respond to any city, county, state or federal governmental agencies

- Responsible for the maintenance of accounting systems and processes

- Continuously enhance accounting processes to improve timeliness, efficiency and accuracy

- Implement best practices to streamline workflows and enhance the overall financial function

- Oversee some aspects of human resource administration

Director of Finance – 10% (Financial analysis and reporting / presentation):

- Conduct detailed analysis of financial results, including food and labor costs

- Facilitate monthly financial meetings with the owner going over overall profitability, revenue, food and labor costs

- With the owner, attend monthly financial meetings with district operations manager and director of catering

Preferred Qualifications:

- Associate degree in accounting minimum; bachelor's degree preferred

- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in the restaurant industry

- Experience with sales, food and labor costs analysis and reporting

- Experience with QuickBooks Online required

- Experience with Toast POS system and Caterease software is preferred

- Proficiency in MS Office, with intermediate Excel skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Strong analytical and organizational skills

Benefits:

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees

- Three weeks of paid time off

- Holiday time off (8 days)

Application Process:

If you possess a hands-on approach to accounting and are passionate about driving financial excellence, we invite you to apply for the Controller / Accountant position. We have a hard deadline to fill this position by the end of March.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pecado Bueno is an equal opportunity employer. At Pecado Bueno, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98103

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000