Accounting Associate

From a fresh beginning in 1950 at a fish market in Cambridge, MA, the Legal name has been synonymous with quality and freshness. Now, three generations, 32 restaurants (including Legal's Test Kitchen and our newest concept LTK) in 8 states, and a mail order business later, Legal Sea Foods, Inc. has traveled from simplicity to sophistication! We proudly continue the tradition of serving the highest quality, freshest seafood at a great value, in a stylish atmosphere.

 

Title:  Accounting Associate

Reports to:  Accounting Manager 

 



General Summary

This is an entry level opportunity for a self-motivated, success driven individual looking to join Legal Sea Food’s accounting department located in Boston, MA. 

 

The ideal candidate must be able to multi-task, work well in a team-oriented environment, possess great communication skills and have a basic understanding of accounting fundamentals.

 

Duties & ResponsibilitiesAudit daily sales reports that are submitted from the restaurant group for accuracy.  Resolve discrepancies and post sales to the general ledger.Edit daily Accounts Payable batches that are submitted from the restaurant group for accuracy.  Correct errors and post to the general ledger.Research questions from vendors and/or restaurant operations about status of open invoices.Mail Sorting, Filing, copying and other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Associate.Special projects within the Finance group after an acceptable level of proficiency and aptitude is achieved.

 

Skills & Competencies

·  Ability to work in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities.

·  Ability to communicate effectively with restaurant operations. 

·  Must be able to multitask, prioritize and delegate.

·  Must have excellent attention to detail.

·  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

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Minimum Education & Training

· Associates Degree is preferred.

· Prior Experience in a Corporate Accounting Environment is desired.

· Experience working with General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable is desired.

 

Supervision Received

· Reports to the Accounting Manager.

· Must be able to work independently.

 

Supervision Exercised

· None

 

Environmental Working Conditions

· Corporate office environment.

 

 







 

Serving the finest seafood in: FLORIDA: Boca Raton, Sunrise, West Palm Beach
• MASSACHUSETTS: Boston (6), Braintree, Burlington, Cambridge (2), Chestnut Hill (2),
East Boston (2), Framingham, Peabody • MARYLAND: Baltimore, Bethesda
• NEW JERSEY: Paramus, Short Hills • NEW YORK: Garden City, Huntington Station, West Nyack, White Plains • RHODE ISLAND: Warwick • VIRGINIA: Arlington, McLean • WASHINGTON, DC (3)Legal Sea Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, m/f.
Keywords: Accounting Representative, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Associate, GL, General Ledger, AP, A/P, Accounts Payable, AR, A/R, Accounts Receivable