Accounting & HR Assistant

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About the Concepts: Happy Camper Pizza, Paradise Park & Homeslice

We are a highly motivated bunch who seek to create a space where you know you are going to have a good time. We are known for our art-inspired spaces that are great for social gatherings. Our restaurants are wall to wall with lights, murals, and vignettes. 

We are the marinara-muddled minds behind Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park. Our brand is glued together by our company culture. Many of our employees have been with the company from the first installment of the brand six years ago and a common thread we share is paying a distinct amount of attention to detail in creating this atmosphere. Currently, we are looking for other folks who would like to grow their careers within the hospitality industry.

This job post is for someone who may be looking for something more unconventional than a downtown office and who values building the customer experience from the ground up. The ideal candidate wants something more than a cubical and to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with. With a restaurant group expanding as rapidly as we have, we need someone who is self-motivated, and willing to take initiative. 

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Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Accounting/HR Assistant is responsible for assisting with the daily accounting and human resources needs of the organization. These include, but are not limited to, processing accounts payable, bank deposits, assisting with payroll processing using the Toast Payroll (Formerly Stratex) solution with Time and Attendance, and assisting with benefits administration. This position reports to the Controller (an average of three days per week) and the Human Resources Manager (average of two days per week). With the Controller and the Human Resources Manager, the Accounting/HR Assistant strives to provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting:

  • Accounts Payable o Process vendor payments weekly, ensuring timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices.
  • Handle vendor communications, resolve any billing disputes o Audit incoming invoices and other payment requests for appropriate coding and authorizations, routing as appropriate. 
  • Assist the controller in educating employees and managers on policies and procedures relating to disbursements.
  • Review credit card expense reports and petty cash replenishments requests for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with the preparation of annual 1099’s.
  • Maintain vendor files, including contracts for services and paid items.
  • Accounting - Accounts Receivable
  • Prepare invoices as needed.
  • Prepare bank deposits and make bank runs.
  • Maintain customer files
  • Generate internal and external reports from accounting systems as needed.
  • Assist in resolving discrepancies and irregularities.

Accounting/HR Payroll:

  • As needed, act as backup for processing bi-weekly payroll using Toast Payroll solution.
  • Review timesheets, Toast Payroll preprocessing payroll reports
  • Assist in the reconciliation of all benefit deduction statements with payroll preprocess reports
  • Assist in Reconciliation of monthly benefits bills with HR and payroll o Assist with ensuring the accuracy of Time and Attendance data and various accruals.
  • Assist with ensuring compliance with IRS and other governmental laws and regulations.

Human Resources:

  • Prepare offer and new hire documents Maintain I-9 files
  • Respond to employment verifications
  • Respond to EDD earnings verification/ audit requests Data collection, preparation of employee census information for compliance reports
  • Assist in benefits administration, including processing new hires, terminations and employee changes
  • Assist in scheduling interviews for job applicants

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Basic understanding of GAAP and IRS regulations.
  • Extremely detail-oriented and organized and able to work independently and accurately under general supervision.
  • Technology and accounting systems savvy.
  • Analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills, which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting and/or processing.
  • Ability and desire to translate financial concepts to individuals at all levels throughout the organization.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills that are tactful and diplomatic
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, able to respond to changing priorities
  • Able to respond effectively to telephone and in-person inquiries.
  • Knowledge of intermediate Microsoft Office programs required.
  • Able to work at computer up to 80% of the time; ability to utilize general office equipment.

Required Leadership Skills/ Values

  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving: Able to identify and analyze program and system problems while offering alternative solutions. Responds well to feedback and takes appropriate actions.
  • Professionalism: Displays enthusiasm, dedication, and interest regarding position responsibilities and duties. Expresses willingness to undertake projects, supports organizational goals and endeavors, and demonstrates flexibility in response to changing circumstances. Maintains professionalism in all aspects of job duties.
  • Time Management and Initiative: Works with minimal supervision and effectively completes tasks when direction is given.
  • Mathematical Reasoning: The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
  • Problem Sensitivity: The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Education and Experience

  • BA in finance, accounting, or related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Three to five years experience in accounting, including accounts payable and payroll processing
  • Experience using Toast Payroll (Formerly Stratex) or equivalent.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The position is considered to be sedentary and no unusual physical requirements are necessary to perform daily tasks. Position requires an extended period of sitting, with much of the work done at a computer workstation. Stooping and/or bending may be required to perform routine clerical tasks, such as filing.

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1919 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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