Senior Accountant / Accounting Operations Specialist

October 2026

Location: Mount Vernon, NY

Title: Senior Accountant / Accounting Operations Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: On-site; Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

Reports To: CFO

About Us

Salsa Caterers & Special Events, Inc. is an off-premises catering, food service, and special events company specializing in Traditional Criollo cuisines. While Latino food is our specialty, Salsa also offers diverse menus for a wide range of cultural affairs.

Salsa Caterers & Special Events is seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Senior Accountant / Accounting Operations Specialist to support the Company’s day-to-day accounting operations.

This role is designed for an experienced accounting professional who can maintain accurate financial records, execute core accounting processes, support timely month-end close activities, and ensure transactions are properly recorded, supported, and reconciled.

Overview

The Senior Accountant / Accounting Operations Specialist is an individual-contributor role focused on accounting execution, operational accuracy, and dependable follow-through. The position works closely with the CFO and operational leaders to maintain accurate books and records, resolve discrepancies, support financial reporting, and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes.

This role does not direct the Accounting Department or establish the Company’s financial strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Core Accounting Operations

• Maintain accurate and timely entries in QuickBooks and the general ledger.
• Perform bank, credit card, cash, and balance-sheet account reconciliations.
• Review accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and work with the CFO and operational leaders to resolve them promptly.
• Maintain organized accounting records, files, receipts, and supporting documentation.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Administration

• Process and monitor accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, supporting documentation, and payment preparation.
• Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation, including W-9s, certificates of insurance, and related account information.
• Assist with cash disbursement, expenditure, and credit card reconciliations and follow established approval processes.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Perform accounts receivable functions, including customer invoicing, payment application, account reconciliation, and collection follow-up.
• Assist with cash receipt and deposit reconciliations and investigate differences when identified.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and supporting documentation.

Month-End, Payroll & Reporting

Support

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for month-end close.
• Assist with payroll reconciliation and related accounting entries.
• Prepare accounting reports and schedules requested by the CFO and senior management.
• Support external accountants and auditors by gathering requested records, schedules, and documentation.
• Follow established accounting policies, internal controls, approval processes, and applicable accounting standards.
• Perform other accounting-related duties as necessary or assigned.

About You:

• Have 3-5+ years of hands-on accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Possess strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Have strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Have strong organizational and time-management skills with consistent attention to deadlines.
• Bring a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, discretion, and follow-through.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, operational leaders, and senior management.
• Experience supporting month-end close is strongly preferred.
• Experience in catering, hospitality, food service, or another high-volume operating environment is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Required:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be willing to undergo employment screening.

Environmental and Physical Requirements:

• Office and production-kitchen business environment; the position may require movement between office and operational areas.
• Regularly uses a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Description Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Statement

Salsa Caterers & Special Events, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person