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**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
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