Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Position Summary
Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant is seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly organized Office Manager / Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day administrative and bookkeeping functions of our office.
This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of a variety of responsibilities, including bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, financial reconciliations, office administration, and general business support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working independently, and able to manage multiple priorities in a professional office environment.
Because this position involves access to sensitive employee, financial, and business information, discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day office operations and administrative functions.
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records using QuickBooks.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and research discrepancies.
- Review, process, and reconcile vendor invoices and statements.
- Prepare daily sales reports and maintain related financial records.
- Prepare and file meals tax returns and assist with other routine financial reporting requirements.
- Prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other business documents using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Manage email, scheduling, filing, and other general office administrative responsibilities as needed.
- Assist with social media, marketing, and other business development activities.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper records.
- Safeguard confidential employee, client, and financial information.
- Work with management and outside professionals as needed to provide accurate financial and administrative information.
- Assist with special projects and other office responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping and/or office management experience.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
- Experience processing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Experience performing bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow tasks through to completion.
- Professional demeanor and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a small-business environment.
- Experience preparing sales or meals tax filings.
- Experience supporting social media or basic marketing activities.
- Strong Excel skills and experience preparing management or financial reports.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys being an important part of a small office and is willing to take ownership of both the bookkeeping and administrative functions of the business. We are looking for a dependable, resourceful professional who notices what needs to be done, stays organized, and helps keep the office operating efficiently.
Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
