Junior Staff Accountant Account Payable Specialist at Palm Aire Professional Services

Job description:We are seeking a bilingual (EnglishSpanish) 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 controlTasksKey ResponsibilitiesFinancial OperationsRecord 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 & AnalyticsProvide 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 & ControlsFollow 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.CollaborationPartner 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.RequirementsQualifications & ExperienceAccounting 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). Key Skills Internship,Customer Service,Facilities Management,Electronics,EMC,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Employee Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 52 - 63