Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Burma Food Group 

Position: Senior Staff Accountant

Salary: $80,000 - 85,000 (DOE)

At Burma Food Group. we are more than just a company - we are a family of passionate individuals who believe that food is a celebration, a source of discovery and a way to connect with culture. From our first restaurant Burma Superstar, we`ve grown into a thriving family of restaurants (Burma Love + Burma Bites), a retail line, a non-profit organization and that is just the beginning. 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Staff Accountant to play a key role in supporting the accounting operations of a growing multi-unit restaurant company with plans for continued expansion. This role heavily focuses on Accounts Payable oversight and is essential in ensuring the smooth operations of our financial processes - from invoice processing to vendor payments - while maintaining expense accuracy and strong internal controls. 

The Senior Staff Accountant will manage all aspects of the accounts payable function, including vendor management, high-volume invoice processing, and payment execution, while also supporting month-end close and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and brings strong accounting and AP experience, along with familiarity with the fast-paced demands of the hospitality industry. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Accounts Payable (Primary Focus)

• Oversee full cycle accounts payable across all entities
• Review, code and process high-volume vendor invoices accurately
• Ensure proper expense allocation by location and department
• Manage weekly payment runs (ACH, Checks, Wires)
• Maintain vendor files, W-9`s and insurance certificates
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor AP aging and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Assist with 1099 preparation, and year-end reporting
• Support implementations and improvement of AP systems and workflows

General Accounting and Close Support

• Prepare journal entries and accruals related to AP and expenses
• Assist with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile credit cards and intercompany transactions
• Support audit requests and documentation preparation

Restaurant and Production Accounting Support

• Ensure accurate expense coding for food, beverage and operating supplies
• Assist with inventory and COGS`s analysis
• Support cost allocations between production facility and restaurants

Qualifications: 

• Associate or Bachelor`s Degree in accounting or finance or 4 + years of relevant accounting experience required (Restaurant or Hospitality experience a bonus)
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-location environment
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Peachtree or Similar Systems)
• Familiarity with restaurant inventory systems and food cost tracking
• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Knowledge of state and federal tax regulations affecting vendor payment
• Advanced excel skills preferred
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills preferred

Reasons Why You`ll Love Your Job: 

• Opportunity to be a part of a growing and passionate restaurant group with strong leadership and expansion plans
• Full benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k)
• Dining discounts across family restaurants (Burma Superstar, Burma Love and Burma Bites)
• Collaborative team environment where your work directly impacts operations and success 

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO): 

Burma Food Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and other protected classes. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with legal requirements. In addition to federal law requirements, Burma Food Group complies with applicable state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.