Staff Accountant - New York

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• TAO Marketplace
• Employee Discounts
• Time off and much more!

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records through balance sheet reconciliations, bank and cash management, and daily journal entries. This role assists with accounts payable functions, including vendor payments, GL coding, and month-end preparation. The position ensures compliance with company accounting policies, assists with reporting, and collaborates with operations on license renewals and payroll-related tasks. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Maintain detailed reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including bank reconciliations, accounts receivable and wires.
• Count cash and reset daily for Venues in both buildings.
• Assist with intercompany invoicing.
• Assist with maintaining documentation for yearly financial audit.
• Assist with Daily Journal Entries and Daily Sales Reporting accuracy.
• Supervise accounts payable team for GL coding, scanning, posting check/ach payments, & statement reconciliation in preparation for Month-End.
• Maintain vendor payments and process weekly based on our terms.
• Review bank balances daily to ensure deposits are received and review any advanced deposits.
• Review and submit documentation for chargeback disputes.
• Review Tip sheets weekly to ensure accuracy for payroll submission.
• Download and save all merchant and bank statements monthly.
• Follow and help maintain company’s accounting policies.
• Ad hoc reporting and other duties as reasonably assigned.
• Work with team member to ensure accuracy reporting and correcting discrepancies. 
• Assist Operations with license renewals when advised.
• Assist with year-end filings of 1099’s.
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Accounting & financial knowledge
• Excellent communication skills a must
• Basic analytical skills in dealing with financial and numeric data
• Excellent computer skills, especially Excel; Hot-keys skills a plus
• Ability to work with different departments (in operation and corporate) and different management styles
• Excellent organizational skills, sense of urgency & proven follow-through
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2-4 years of general accounting experience; Hospitality or retail is preferred
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (SOX) is preferred
• Compeat software experience is preferred

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Must have good positive energy throughout the day
• Must be able to read the computer monitors and print legibly
• Must be able