Full Charge Bookkeeper & HR Administrator

Company: Hart’s Restaurant, Inc. / Hart's Family of Businesses
Location: Meredith, New Hampshire (Full-Time, Year-Round, In-Person)
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year (Based on experience)

About Us

For over 70 years, Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant has been a beloved landmark and a family-owned tradition in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Since 1954, we have grown from a cozy 12-seat neighborhood spot into a vibrant hospitality family. Today, our family of businesses proudly includes Hart’s Catering and Frog Rock Tavern, located right down the road in downtown Meredith. We owe our decades of success and growth entirely to our dedicated staff and close-knit community. As we continue to expand and serve our guests across all of our brands, we are seeking an experienced, organized, and self-motivated professional to join our core family business and manage our vital back-office infrastructure. To our team, we offer a high-respect, stable workplace focused on longevity, teamwork, and personal growth.

Position Overview

We are looking for a trusted financial and administrative professional to oversee our complete financial data entry, daily office administration, and internal human resources. Reporting directly to restaurant management, you will play a dual role in keeping our numbers precise and our employee compliance seamless across our local brands. This is a stable, high-responsibility position perfect for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in both full-cycle accounting and payroll operations.

Core Responsibilities

Financial & Bookkeeping Management

• Month-End & Year-End Close: Independently manage the complete month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all ledger accounts are fully reconciled and balanced.
• Financial Statements: Generate, analyze, and present accurate monthly and year-end Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheets, and Statement of Cash Flows for management review.
• Ledgers: Manage all accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• POS Reconciliation: Record, reconcile, and build reports for Toast POS sales, deposits, and payments.
• Audits: Reconcile all bank statements and credit card statements accurately.
• Payroll & Taxes: Process weekly payroll and manage tax/loan payments in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Inventory & Gift Cards: Track restaurant inventory financials and maintain secure tracking of gift card redemptions.
• CPA Collaboration: Maintain pristine financial files throughout the year to ensure a seamless handoff of finalized year-end packages directly to our outside CPA for tax filing.

Human Resources & Visa Compliance

• Onboarding: Manage the onboarding process, including benefits enrollment and background check verification.
• Visa Administration: Oversee the legal application and ongoing compliance tracking for H-2B and J-1 nonimmigrant employee visas, operating directly under the guidance of our recruiter and legal team.
• Employee Relations: Act as the primary administrative contact for payroll, unemployment inquiries, and employment verifications.

Office Operations & Support

• Administration: Handle data entry, filing, mail distribution, and office supply reordering.
• Scheduling: Organize meetings and align calendars for vendors and restaurant management.
• Licensing: Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure restaurant permits and local licenses remain up to date.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of professional administrative experience in an office setting.
• Software Mastery: 3+ years of professional hands-on file setup and daily management using QuickBooks Online.
• Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, discreet handling of confidential data, and excellent multitasking capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior accounting experience within a restaurant or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Direct experience operating hospitality tech like Toast POS, Tripleseat, or Sling Scheduling.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Financial Growth: Competitive salary with additional potential bonus incentives and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Perks: Dining and gift shop discounts across our locations.
• Professional Development: Fully paid training, software certifications, and continuing education resources to support your career growth.

To Apply

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, and you want to be a vital part of the greatest hospitality team in the Lakes Region, we want to hear from you! Please submit your current resume and application to get started. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you to the family!

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Meredith, NH 03253 (Required)

Work Location: In person