Accounting Clerk [Mezza Restaurant]

Welcome to Mezza Lebanese Kitchen, where passion for Lebanese cuisine is at the heart of everything we do. For over 30 years, we have provided our customers with a fast, healthy, and affordable Middle-Eastern experience that reflects our motto: EAT LIKE YOU'RE FAMILY. As one of the largest and fastest-growing Lebanese restaurant chains in Canada, Mezza's brand is recognized for its food, décor, and welcoming atmosphere. With 20 locations in the Maritimes and exponential growth across Atlantic Canada, we are seeking energetic, focused, and talented individuals to join our corporate team.

As a well-established restaurant chain with upcoming franchise growth at a national level, we are seeking a Bookkeeper to assist our organization's accounting department. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company that is positioned in restaurant operations, franchising, real estate, and wholesale operations.

The successful candidate will be a focused, self-starter with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on, full-cycle accounting experience using Sage Accounting. Reporting to and working directly with our Financial Controller, you will handle a complex business with numerous subsidiaries and different businesses.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

Overall day-to-day accounting cycle (must have a minimum 5 years of recent working experience using Sage Accounting)

Process and complete Year End financial information for accountant

Strong Excel skills (experience in creating and maintaining financial spreadsheets with formulas)

Bank deposits, Bank Reconciliations, A/R, A/P, Expense Claims, etc.

Monthly HST calculations and remittance to federal government

Produce monthly P&L reports for owners

Reconcile franchise monthly reports; gift card sales; monthly royalty and marketing payments

Preparing invoices for customers

Establish and maintain filing systems (paper and electronic)

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years' hands on, full cycle accounting experience;

Proficiency in Simply Accounting (Sage Accounting)

Completed post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Proficiency in Windows-based computer applications, including all Microsoft Office application

Strong technical accounting skills

Highly organized and detailed

Professional, tactful, and relationship driven

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Are you interested?

Benefits

Casual dress

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Vision care