Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant at The Fennec

THE FENNEC

The Fennec brings an entirely new concept to Birmingham. The four unique spaces, The Fennec, The Social, The Cypress, and The Foxhole Lounge, provide a variety of options to feature events enhanced by entertainment from new artists, while coupled with a locally progressive catering and events menu. The leaders of the Fennec have a mission to make excellence effortlessly routine.

The Financial Assistant performs specific, required duties in the Fennec related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Onboarding. Knowledge of Quickbooks and restaurant experience is a necessity.

Primary Responsibilities

The Bookkeeping position is responsible for maintaining The Fennec's financial, Human Resources & Administrative controls per Company policy. The Controller oversees financial statements, payroll, invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Their duties include directing department accounting operations and implementing policies and procedures for financial reporting.

The Bookkeeping Position

• Enters AP and AR into Quickbooks, and reconciles bank accounts on a monthly basis
• Bi-weekly payroll reporting and tip allocation calculations
• Notifying the General Manager of any at-risk receivables and making sure that action is taken to collect payment.
• Maintaining vendor invoices and payments.
• Work as a team, helping all employees to complete the required activities that provide a great experience and workplace.
• Ensures that the hiring process for hourly employees is documented and in compliance with The Fennec procedures and local regulations.
• Ensures that the Fennec employee relations issues, public liability, worker’s compensation issues, and any potential liabilities are reported promptly to General Manager and the HR partner.
• This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Quickbooks, Excel, Toast, and Microsoft Word

Minimum 6 years of bookkeeping & restaurant experience or equivalent.

Skills

Highly motivated, energetic, and willing to learn.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, and use independent judgment and initiative.

Ability to work with interruptions in a high-energy environment.

Ability to process new information quickly.

Strong organizational, communication, and listening skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to move throughout the Fennec (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.

Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear. Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders. Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.

Ability to occasionally, regularly, and frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds.