Accountant (Restaurant & QBO experience)

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a detail‑oriented accountant with restaurant and QuickBooks Online experience. You will join a collaborative finance team, providing accurate reporting and support for hospitality clients.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain financial records, categorize expenses, and manage the general ledger daily in QuickBooks Online.
• Reconcile daily POS sales reports with cash deposits, credit‑card payouts, and delivery‑app transactions.
• Process and track vendor invoices for food, beverage, and other suppliers, ensuring timely payments.
• Monitor restaurant‑specific metrics such as food & beverage COGS and labor costs.
• Perform monthly bank and credit‑card reconciliations and generate basic P&L reports for owners/managers.

Required profile

• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry.
• Strong, practical experience using QuickBooks Online.
• Familiarity with connecting QBO to restaurant POS systems (e.g., Toast, Clover, Square) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as a contractor, with availability 9 AM–5 PM EST, Monday‑Friday.

Required skills

• QuickBooks Online
• Toast POS
• Clover POS
• Square POS

What we offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and role.
• Quarterly performance bonus tied to team and individual results.
• Unlimited paid time off and 10 paid holidays (local or U.S. holidays).
• Remote work – collaborate with a global team from anywhere.
• Annual performance reviews with clear feedback and salary discussions.
• Career growth opportunities and a learning‑focused culture.