Accounting Generalist

Company Description Off The Hook is the only truly authentic Cajun, quick-casual dining experience that offers something for the whole family. Off The Hook was founded with a simple idea in mind: to share our love for Cajun foods and culture in a timely manner. Our goal is to promote family recipes with bold, authentic flavors that represent the region and combining the essence of Cajun cooking with the speedy convenience of quick service restaurant. About the Role: The Accounting Generalist owns the day-to-day accrual bookkeeping cycle for Off The Hook's restaurant locations across Louisiana and Mississippi. The role covers daily sales and cash, accounts payable, payroll, operational reporting, and HR and payroll administration. This position works mainly in Restaurant365 (R365), iSolved, and Toast POS, and supports a fast-growing, multi-location operation where accuracy and deadlines matter. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-directed accounting professional who works through a high volume of daily transactions with confidence, solves problems independently, and communicates clearly with General Managers, vendors, and leadership. This position reports to the Director of Finance & Human Resources and is based on-site at our Support Office at 409 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA. Remote work may be accommodated when appropriate and approved. Key Responsibilities Daily Sales & Cash Validate and approve daily sales summaries and post Toast sales journal entries into R365. Oversee cash deposits and complete daily over/short reconciliations across all locations. Perform daily bank and credit card reconciliations and enter credit card receipts. Compile data and prepare the weekly Cash Report. Accounts Payable Validate, and approve vendor invoices processed by our automated AP entry team Maintain AP aging, then plan, compile, and process the approved weekly AP check run. Manage rent payments and distribute credit card expense summaries. Complete a recurring expense audit each period. Payroll Prepare weekly payroll in iSolved, with review before processing. Edit and import payroll journal entries from iSolved into R365 and reconcile them to the GL. Prepare weekly payroll reports, including pay rates, payroll summary, PTO tracking, and pars. Process garnishment requests, termination payouts (benefits and PTO), and terminations through the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) and R365. Reporting & Period-End Prepare and distribute operational reports, including the Sales Flash Report and Speed of Service. Prepare weekly profit and loss reports and period-end preliminary P&Ls. Review and approve GL postings for inventory counts, waste logs, and item transfers. Prepare the monthly turnover report. HR & Office Administration Validate new hire onboarding paperwork and respond to employment verification requests. Track and renew permits and licenses for all locations. Manage office inventory and supply orders. Requirements for Success Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience, including bookkeeping and payroll Solid understanding of accrual accounting principles, including matching, revenue recognition, prepaids, and accruals Experience processing payroll and reconciling payroll to the general ledger Intermediate Excel skills (SUMIFS, pivot tables, basic modeling) Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage daily, weekly, and period-end deadlines at the same time Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion Must be 18 years of age or older Nice to Haves Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Experience with Restaurant365 (R365) Experience with iSolved or a similar payroll/HRIS platform Experience with Toast POS or another restaurant point-of-sale system Restaurant, hospitality, or multi-location accounting experience Compensation: $50,000 – $60,000 annually, based on experience Off The Hook is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexuality, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. #RealCajunRealFast Employment Screening: This position handles confidential financial and employee information. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history, employment verification, and education verification, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each result is considered individually based on its relevance to the position.