Restaurant Accountant

Darker Than Blue Grille is a Baltimore-based restaurant focused on delivering great food, strong hospitality, and a well-run operation behind the scenes. We’re looking for a Restaurant Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting workflow and deliver accurate, timely reporting that supports smart decisions.

What You’ll Do

Daily/Weekly Accounting & Controls

• Reconcile daily sales (POS, credit cards, cash, gift cards, third-party delivery)
• Verify deposits and investigate variances (over/short, chargebacks, missing receipts)
• Maintain chart of accounts and accurate coding of transactions
• Support strong internal controls for cash handling and purchasing

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Process vendor invoices, match to receiving/purchase records, and schedule payments
• Maintain vendor files (W-9s, COIs if applicable) and resolve billing discrepancies
• Track recurring bills and ensure timely payments

Payroll, Tips & Labor Reporting

• Coordinate payroll processing (in-house or with a provider)
• Support tip reporting compliance (cash tips, credit card tips, tip-outs)
• Produce labor cost reporting (FOH/BOH, overtime, staffing trends)

Inventory & Cost of Goods (COGS)

• Support inventory counts (food, beverage, alcohol) and reconcile to usage
• Track COGS and help identify waste, variance, and margin opportunities
• Assist with recipe costing and menu margin analysis as needed

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Prepare month-end close: reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and schedules
• Produce weekly/monthly financial reporting (P&L, COGS, labor %, prime cost)
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and operational KPIs

Compliance & Tax Support

• Assist with sales tax filings and required local/state reporting
• Maintain organized documentation for audits and year-end tax preparation
• Coordinate with CPA/bookkeeper as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally in restaurants/hospitality
• Strong understanding of restaurant sales reconciliation, COGS, and labor reporting
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online or similar)
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, reporting)
• High attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality

Preferred

• Experience with POS systems (e.g., Toast, Square, Clover, etc.)
• Experience with inventory tools (e.g., MarginEdge, MarketMan, or similar)
• Familiarity with Maryland sales tax processes and hospitality payroll/tip compliance
• Ability to streamline systems, build templates, and improve reporting workflows

Schedule & Work Environment

• Primarily weekday hours; occasional on-site support may be needed around month-end or inventory counts
• On-site in Baltimore; hybrid flexibility may be available after onboarding

Benefits (may include)

• Paid time off
• Employee dining discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Health benefits

Pay: $82,079.18 - $114,762.02 per year

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person