Bookkeeper (part time or full time) Flexible schedule, for hospitality, 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
• Track inventory received, sold, and on-hand
• Reconcile inventory against POS and vendor invoices
• Monitor COGS and cost variances
• Manage Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• 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
• Certified Bookkeeper or accounting coursework

Schedule & Flexibility

• On-site presence: daily 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–$26/hour (based on experience)

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Staff dining discounts / meals

Part-time employees may receive pro-rated benefits or hourly premium 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!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33611