Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Convive Brands is a New York-based hospitality group that builds and operates high-quality restaurant brands. Convive operates 50+ restaurants nationwide across two concepts : Le Pain Quotidien and Little Beet. As a patient, long-term investor-operator, it aims to build significant enterprise value through both organic growth and acquisition.

With a focus on building a company rooted in long-term success in an ever-changing and hyper-competitive industry, we are growing our team with excitement about the future and grounded in how to get there. Challenges and opportunities exist at every level, alongside truly incredible upside. Convive employees embody confidence in navigating change, building and leading growing teams, and supporting strategic execution in the hospitality space.

Role Description

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records. Working closely with the Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for various accounting functions, including month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to the financial success of the organization.

Responsibilities

Manage the full cycle Accounts Receivable process for all house accounts, from invoicing to collections, preparing reports and reconciliations that ensure accurate recording of revenue and timely collection of receivables. Administer the corporate credit card program and process employee expense reports, ensuring accurate categorization of expenses, compliance with company policies and timely payments. Reconcile key overhead expense accounts, maintain accurate schedules while recording necessary adjustments and accruals. Play a key role in fixed assets accounting, recording monthly additions with proper categorization and useful life assigned, monthly depreciation, write-offs and dispositions. Maintain accurate schedules related to ASC 842 Lease Accounting, preparing and recording monthly entries. Record monthly amortization to reconcile all prepaid balance sheet accounts, providing and maintaining detailed schedules. Assist with ad hoc requests and projects as required, including but not limited to recording of journal entries, reconciliation of ledger accounts and variance analysis. Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies Support the external annual audit and corporate tax return preparation by providing necessary documentation and explanations as directed by Controller. Actively participate in the monthly close process, working closely with the Controller and other accounting team members to ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions and adherence to the monthly close calendar. Provide ideas and insights to support decision-making and strategic initiatives and work to implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounting function.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; CPA designation a plus A minimum of 3-5 years progressive experience in end-to-end accounting, with a focus on financial reporting and variance analysis Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Proficiency in accounting software (experience with Workday ERP is a plus) Advanced Excel proficiency required (Index Match, PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, etc.), an on-site assessment will be required Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan Managed time off 401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employment Life insurance coverage fully paid by the Company Quarterly gift card able to be used at any of our brands Monthly $127 transit stipend Pre-tax commuter benefits Monthly cell phone reimbursement of $35 Pet insurance Team member discounts at all our brands

The annualized salary range for this position (plus a bonus) is : $90,000 - $110,000

Convive Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected class. Convive Brands celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.