Red Iguana Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to manage the daily accounting and bookkeeping operations across our multi-location restaurant group. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and ensuring the integrity of day-to-day financial operations.
This is a hands-on accounting position ideal for someone who thrives on organization, accuracy, process consistency, accountability, and collaboration. The Full Charge Bookkeeper works closely with Ownership, Operations, and external financial partners to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and supports efficient business operations. The ideal candidate embraces modern accounting practices and technology, communicates openly, works collaboratively across departments, and navigates challenges and disagreements professionally while maintaining positive working relationships.
Key Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are considered the essential daily functions of this role. The Full Charge Bookkeeper is expected to independently manage these responsibilities with minimal oversight while ensuring all work is completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and accounting best practices. Successful performance in this role requires consistent execution of these duties every business day, week, month, and year, as applicable. These responsibilities are fundamental to maintaining the financial integrity and operational success of Red Iguana Restaurant Group.
1. Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded
- Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, vendor payments, and maintaining vendor records
- Process accounts receivable and assist with collections when necessary
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations
- Reconcile merchant processing, credit card settlements, and Toast POS activity
- Monitor cash deposits and verify daily sales reporting across all restaurant locations
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the company's CPA and external accountants
- Maintain organized accounting records in accordance with company retention policies
2. Payroll Administration
- Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 150+ employees
- Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of wages, overtime, tips, deductions, garnishments, and paid time off
- Process new hire payroll setup, employee status changes, and final paychecks
- Maintain payroll records and employee earnings history
- Prepare payroll tax reports and assist with quarterly and annual payroll filings
- Generate W-2s, 1099s, and other required year-end payroll documentation
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
3. Financial Operations
- Maintain accurate financial records for multiple restaurant locations
- Process vendor invoices and manage payment schedules
- Review daily sales reports and investigate discrepancies
- Reconcile bank accounts, merchant accounts, and other financial accounts
- Verify cash deposits and maintain cash accountability procedures
- Assist with inventory, food cost, labor cost, and operational reporting as requested
- Support annual audits and provide requested financial documentation
- Safeguard confidential financial information and employee records
4. Reporting & Financial Support
- Prepare and distribute accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports for Ownership and Leadership
- Produce weekly reporting on sales, labor, payroll, cash activity, accounts payable, and other key operational metrics
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including income statements, balance sheets, cash reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Generate quarterly financial reports and supporting documentation for Ownership, the company's CPA, financial institutions, auditors, lenders, and other stakeholders as requested
- Ensure all reports are completed accurately, delivered on time, and supported by complete documentation
- Assist Ownership and Operations by providing ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support operational decision-making
- Identify unusual financial trends, discrepancies, or variances and communicate findings to leadership
Process & Compliance
- Follow and maintain established accounting procedures and internal controls
- Assist in creating, documenting, and updating accounting and payroll Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Utilize modern accounting technology and best practices to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of financial operations
- Continuously evaluate accounting workflows and recommend improvements that reduce manual processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency
- Help maintain accurate integration between Toast POS, payroll, and accounting systems
- Collaborate effectively with Ownership, Leadership, department managers, vendors, CPAs, auditors, financial institutions, and other business partners to ensure accurate and timely financial operations
- Address questions, differing perspectives, and challenges with professionalism, respect, and a solution-oriented mindset, fostering healthy conflict resolution and productive working relationships
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies, accounting best practices, and all applicable regulatory requirements
- Support leadership with accurate financial information and documentation as requested
Qualifications
1. Required
- 5+ years of Full Charge Bookkeeping or equivalent accounting experience
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop is required. Candidates must be able to independently manage company files, bank reconciliations, journal entries, payroll, financial reporting, month-end close, and troubleshoot accounting discrepancies within QuickBooks Desktop
- Experience processing payroll for 100+ employees
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close support
- Experience preparing accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including formulas, reporting, and data analysis
- Experience working with accounting software and financial reporting systems
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate financial information to Ownership and Leadership
2. Preferred
- Multi-location restaurant, hospitality, or retail accounting experience
- Experience with Toast POS
- Experience working with external CPAs, auditors, financial institutions, and lenders
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Core Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Accountability and ownership
- Financial accuracy
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Collaborative team player who builds strong cross-functional relationships
- Ability to communicate openly and work through conflict and differing opinions in a respectful, professional, and solution-focused manner
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Process-oriented mindset
- Commitment to continuous improvement through modern accounting practices and technology
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Team-first attitude
What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)
- Payroll is processed accurately and on time every pay period
- Accounts payable and receivable are current and well maintained
- Bank, merchant, and POS reconciliations are completed consistently and without error
- Weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports are delivered accurately, on time, and provide Ownership and Leadership with clear visibility into the company's financial performance
- Month-end and year-end close support is completed accurately and on schedule
- Financial records are organized, audit-ready, and easily accessible
- Accounting and payroll procedures are documented and consistently followed
- Leadership has confidence in the accuracy and reliability of all financial reporting
- Develops strong, collaborative relationships with Ownership, Leadership, department managers, and external business partners
- Communicates proactively and professionally, resolving challenges and disagreements in a constructive manner that strengthens relationships and supports the organization
- Continuously identifies opportunities to leverage modern accounting practices and technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement by refining processes, strengthening internal controls, and supporting operational excellence
- Financial processes operate efficiently with reduced manual work, increased automation, and minimal errors
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- Team meals
- Culture focused on hospitality, teamwork, accountability, collaboration, and leadership development
NOTE: This position requires a background check, which will be conducted as a condition of employment. Applicants will be required to provide written consent for the background check. The background check is conducted to ensure a safe and reliable workplace and to comply with relevant regulations.
EEOC Disclaimer:
Red Iguana is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome anyone who is respectful, professional, positive, and service-oriented, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Why Red Iguana
Red Iguana is more than a restaurant—we're a family-owned, community-driven brand known for authentic hospitality and a people-first culture. We believe strong financial systems support great people, and great people create unforgettable guest experiences. We're looking for more than an exceptional bookkeeper—we're looking for a collaborative partner who embraces modern accounting practices, continuously improves systems, communicates with professionalism, and helps strengthen the financial foundation of our organization. If you take pride in bringing order, accuracy, accountability, and innovation to complex financial operations while helping teams succeed together, we'd love to have you join our team.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many employees have you processed payroll for (in one company)?
- What is your level of proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop?
Experience:
- Full Charge Bookkeeping: 5 years (Required)
Language:
Location:
- Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
