Staff Accountant, RDG

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

RDG introduces its first restaurant-concept brand, MILA, which offers guests a culinary journey through exquisite MediterrAsian cuisine, opened in January 2020 in Miami Beach. Combining genuine hospitality, fine dining, and a sophisticated nightlife atmosphere, MILA has quickly become a premier destination within Miami’s upscale social scene.

At RDG, we are a collective of individuals dedicated to excellence and the art of sensory engagement. We embrace the rhythms of life and are motivated by the thrill of adventure. Our core principles focus on providing customers with immersive experiences, organic design, and a refined culinary journey.

DREAM IT
MILA has exceeded expectations in its initial two years, achieving remarkable success despite pandemic-related challenges and securing the #5 spot in The Restaurant Business Top 100 ranking. Building on this success, RDG has expanded into new concepts, including AVA MediterrAegean in Winter Park, Florida, CASA NEOS on the Miami River, Claudie (opened Feb 2025), and MM, a Membership Community. Upcoming projects include AVA’s second location in Coconut Grove and Casa Neos Lounge (Fall 2025), Noora and HONŌ Japanese Steakhouse (Spring 2026).

BUILD IT
RDG’s distinguished brand portfolio and exclusive membership program aim to create a network of venues and experiences that offer a unique lifestyle to guests and members in Florida. Our goal is to establish RDG as a leader in the luxury restaurant industry in the United States.

GROW IT
RDG has demonstrated rapid growth and is poised for significant economic expansion globally. We are actively exploring national markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, and international markets including Paris, London, Dubai, and Mexico City for potential expansion opportunities.

Summary:

The Staff Accountant is to support and assist the Senior Accountant in all daily duties, responsibilities and needs of the Finance / Accounting Department. He/she will administer and carry out daily, weekly, monthly duties that support the department and provide financial reporting tools to management to ensure the Food and Beverage operation is running efficiently and meeting operating budget expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works hand in hand with the Controller on budget to actual accounting and daily reconciliation of all sales
• Responsible for overall maintenance of the general ledger and all accounting activity
• Process all reconciliations in a timely manner, including bank accounts, credit card accounts, and deposit accounts
• Work closely with the AP Specialists on assigned locations
• Manage payroll deductions and reconciliations
• Daily Sales Report (DSR) reconciliations (Sales, Cash, Tips)
• Assist with all financial-related audits
• Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required
• Experience with multiple properties and a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Toast and/or R365 preferred
• Perform month-end procedures and other duties, and reconcile outstanding account balances and general ledger accounts
• Respond to guest inquiries, disputes, and chargeback requests in a timely manner
• Responsible for the research and resolution of all chargebacks with operation teams
• Research and assist with inquiries and requested information in a timely manner, and complete and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and distribute daily in-house reports
• Responsible for month-end deadlines and schedules
• Assist with the monthly journal entries and closing duties
• Ensure reconciliation of third-party billing and resolve any discrepancies
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in accounting, is required.
• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.
• Must be highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.

Physical Demands And Work Environment:

• General office assignments-(typing), which lends itself to repetitive motion.
• Sitting in a stationary position for several hours within the day.