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Senior Accountant

sbe Lifestyle Hospitality, Beverly Hills, CA, United States


Role Overview
The Senior Accountant performs full‑cycle month‑end close duties for multiple venues as well as comprehensive analytical work in various management areas including financial reporting. They will interface directly with location General Managers to drive better financial performance and must possess a solid understanding of GAAP.

The accounting function operates under a hybrid structure: most transactional processes are centralized across all venues, while key control activities—such as bank and balance‑sheet reconciliations—are performed on a per‑venue basis.

Responsibilities

Upload and record daily and weekly sales using standardized templates

Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, including payment application and reconciliation

Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses

Assist venue operators with financial inquiries and understanding financial reports

Prepare and post payroll journal entries

Manage merchant processor activity

Handle 1099 filing and ensure compliance with reporting requirements

Support month‑end close activities across all venues

Work within Sage Intacct using established workflows and templates

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across high transaction volumes

Venue‑Specific Responsibilities

Perform bank reconciliations separately for each venue

Complete balance‑sheet reconciliations by entity

Research and resolve reconciling items

Support audits and internal financial reviews

Systems & Tools

Sage Intacct (general ledger)

POS and sales reporting platforms

Payroll systems (e.g., ADP TotalSource)

Merchant processors

Advanced Excel proficiency required

Qualifications

3–5 years accounting experience required

BS Degree in Accounting or Finance required

Restaurant or nightlife accounting experience preferred

Strong comfort with high‑volume, transactional accounting

Experience supporting multi‑entity or multi‑location operations

Process‑oriented, detail‑driven, and highly organized

Comfortable operating within standardized workflows

Dependable in meeting close deadlines and reporting requirements

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement
We are an equal‑opportunity employer who is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe in, embrace, and abide by the spirit, as well as, to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Our policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, internships, and apprenticeship. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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