Accountant (Restaurant & QBO experience)

About Howard Financial At Howard, we're more than just an accounting and finance firm—we’re a group of curious, collaborative, and driven people who thrive on helping businesses grow with clarity and confidence. Our team is made up of bookkeepers, accountants, controllers, and FP&A pros who care deeply about the quality of their workand the people they work with. We support an amazing portfolio of clients across real estate, hospitality, consumer products, and beyond—delivering everything from day-to-day bookkeeping and treasury support to financial modeling and investor reporting. But what truly sets us apart is our team-first culture. We’re big on transparency, ownership, and working smart. We keep things human and hands-on—supporting each other and our clients like true partners. If you're looking to join a high-performing, tight-knit team where your ideas matter and your work makes a real impact, we’d love to meet you. About the role We’re looking for a detail-oriented, proactive accountant to join our crew. You’ll work alongside a talented team, delivering high-quality reporting, reconciliations, and accounting support that makes a real impact. What you'll do QBO Management: Maintain all financial records, categorize expenses, and manage the general ledger daily within QuickBooks Online.Daily Sales Reconciliation: Match daily POS (Point of Sale) sales reports with actual cash deposits, credit card payouts, and third-party delivery apps (UberEats, DoorDash, etc.) in QBO.Accounts Payable: Review, enter, and track vendor invoices (food, beverage, and suppliers), ensuring bills are paid on time and accounts are reconciled.Restaurant Cost Tracking: Help monitor key restaurant metrics, specifically Food & Beverage costs (COGS) and labor costs.Monthly Closing: Reconcile bank and credit card statements in QBO at the end of every month and generate basic Profit & Loss (P&L) reports for the owner/manager. Qualifications Restaurant Experience: 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience specifically in the restaurant/hospitality industry (Required).Software: Strong, practical experience using QuickBooks Online / QBO (Required).POS Familiarity: Experience connecting QBO with restaurant POS systems (like Toast, Clover, Square, etc.) is a big plus.Skills: Solid understanding of restaurant-specific finances (tips, vendor management, food costs).Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindsetAvailability 9 AM–5 PM EST - Monday to fridayWorks as an independent contractor Benefits Competitive pay – based on experience and roleQuarterly performance bonus – tied to team and individual resultsUnlimited paid time offRemote work – collaborate with a global team from wherever you are10 paid holidays per year – local or U.S. holidays, your choiceAnnual performance reviews – with clear feedback and salary discussionsCareer growth opportunities – we support your development and next stepsLearning culture – we value curiosity, feedback, and continuous improvementSupportive team – sharp, friendly people who care about great work Locations: Ecuador; Uruguay; South Africa; Philippines; Argentina; Chile; Peru; Dominican Republic; Costa Rica; Colombia; Mexico