Bookkeeper (part time and mostly remote) Flexible schedule, for hospitality company, restaurant

**Bookkeeper – Restaurant (Flexible Schedule \| Inventory Focus)** **Westshore, Tampa, FL** **Rio Izakaya** **Part\-Time or Full\-Time \| Flexible Schedule** **About Us** Rio Izakaya is an upscale Japanese dining concept focused on refined authentic yakitori, dry\-aged sushi sashimi, daily milled rice and a curated cocktail program from bar. We’re looking for a reliable, detail\-oriented bookkeeper who understands restaurant operations and values accuracy, accountability, and clean reporting. **Position Overview** This role can be **part\-time or full\-time**, depending on experience and availability. The key requirement is coming in daily (except for Mondays) for inventory checks, inspections, and coordination with management. The schedule is **flexible**, making this ideal for an experienced bookkeeper seeking balance, autonomy, or multiple clients. **Key Responsibilities** * Conduct **on\-site inventory checks and inspections periodically (Xtrachef)** * Track **inventory received, sold, and on\-hand** * Reconcile inventory against **POS and vendor invoices (Toast)** * Monitor **COGS and cost variances** * Manage **Accounts Payable \& Accounts Receivable (ADP payment system)** * Reconcile **bank accounts and credit cards** * Prepare **financial reports** for ownership * Communicate clearly with **management and owners** * Coordinate with external **CPA / tax professionals** * Maintain clean, organized financial records **Qualifications** **Required** * 1\+ years of bookkeeping experience **(restaurant or hospitality strongly preferred)** * Proficiency in **QuickBooks** * Experience with **inventory tracking and vendor reconciliation** * Strong attention to detail and follow\-through * Comfortable working independently and communicating with ownership **Preferred** * Experience with restaurant POS systems (Toast) * Strong Excel / spreadsheet skills * Payroll coordination experience (we use ADP) * Certified Bookkeeper or accounting coursework **Schedule \& Flexibility** * **On\-site presence:** for inventory and inspections * **Hours:** Flexible (to be mutually agreed) * **Remote work:** Permitted for reporting and administrative tasks * **Part\-time or full\-time:** Based on availability and capability **Compensation** **Pay Range:** * $19–$25/hour (based on experience) **Who This Role Is For** This role is ideal for someone who: * Understands **restaurant inventory and cost control** * Values **flexibility without sacrificing accountability** * Is comfortable being on\-site but not tied to a daily schedule * Enjoys working directly with ownership * Takes pride in clean numbers and operational discipline We look forward to meeting you! Pay: $19\.00 \- $25\.00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Paid training Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33611