Accounting Analyst

_As a team member of Pearle Hospitality, you are a part of the Pearle Hospitality family._

Pearle Hospitality’s mission and focus is to enrich each moment through genuine and thoughtful actions. Each of Pearle Hospitality’s dining establishments, event venues, hotel and spas, and affiliated businesses are focused on providing guests and customers a setting in which to appreciate and enjoy the good things in life with good people.

Our guests and customers have a trust in the experience they are about to enjoy. They trust that any event hosted at one of our properties, stays in our hotels or experiences at our spas will be a memorable experience for all involved. This idea has been reinforced through years of dedication to providing those people with soulful and delicious food, impeccably maintained historical buildings and bright, hardworking, and enthusiastic team members.

With a focus on local and in-season ingredients, the food prepared is rooted in family recipes passed down over generations, artisan products and a deep-rooted respect for culinary traditions are the base of our food philosophy and dedication to creating delicious food.

**Job Purpose**:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Analyst is the key financial business partner for multiple Pearle Hospitality properties. Working together with other finance & accounting team members, as well as the property senior management team, this role provides the support and guidance on the financial management of the property.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Active cash management, including the maintenance of weekly reports to track cash flow management (approximately $100 - $200K weekly).
- Ensure the successful completion of all daily balancing transactions.
- Complete and reconcile weekly bank deposits.
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Create and complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Calculation & review of employee bonuses and tip outs.
- Create, complete, and present weekly reports and KPI stats to the Senior Management team.
- Analyze monthly P&L statements to explain variances from budget and prior year.
- Work with property leadership and senior management to track budgets and improve annual budget processes.

**What we would like you to bring to the position**:

- Post secondary diploma or degree specializing in finance or accounting.
- 3 years’ proven success in a financial role.
- Experience in Hotel and Hospitality is highly beneficial.
- Knowledge of POS systems such as Micros is considered an asset.
- Initiative, a sense of urgency, excellent communication skills, assertiveness, attention to detail and analytical skills are competencies critical for success in this role.
- **Attention to detail**:Strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, as well as the flexibility and openness to work on multiple tasks and initiatives.
- **Initiative & Sense of Urgency**:A personal drive to complete tasks and projects on time and the desire to always bring forward recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
- **Strong Communication Skills**:Comfortable to communicate with a variety of team members & leaders to achieve desired results and assist with positive implementation of key financial processes and procedures.

**Why join the Pearle Hospitality team**:

- Competitive wages
- Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality restaurants, hotels, and spas
- Training and Development
- Growth opportunities
- Amazing team and company culture

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
- Opera systems: 3 years (preferred)