Processing invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders accurately and efficiently Assisting in accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks Reconciling bank statements and credit card transactions Maintaining accurate and organized financial records Assisting with month-end and year-end close procedures Generating financial reports as required Assisting with payroll processing Collaborating with team members to support overall department goals Adhering to company policies and procedures and... more details
Overview Thompson Hospitality is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Assistant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will provide support to the accounting department, assisting with various tasks. Thompson Hospitality, founded in 1992 by Warren M. Thompson, is a leading restaurant, food service, and facilities management company based in Reston, Virginia. The corporate office in Reston serves as the central hub for administrative functions, facilitating streamlined communication and improved efficiency across various business segments. This centralized location fosters better collaboration, resource access, and decision-making, enhancing overall service delivery and organizational effectiveness. Competitive Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off 401(k), matched up to 4% Short and Long Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Pet Insurance Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school Responsibilities Processing invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders accurately and efficiently Assisting in accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks Reconciling bank statements and credit card transactions Maintaining accurate and organized financial records Assisting with month-end and year-end close procedures Generating financial reports as required Assisting with payroll processing Collaborating with team members to support overall department goals Adhering to company policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with accounting principles Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience) Previous experience (2 years) in an accounting or finance role preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines Good communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment You must have tenacity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, be a self-starter with the ability to work with little to no direction and take initiative. Who We Are: Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than thirty years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do: Purpose Give back to our communities Celebrate diversity People Do the right thing Treat people the way you want to be treated Always do your best Be accountable for our actions Performance Serve the highest quality food Provide world-class service Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
