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Full-Charge Bookkeeper (Part-Time) | Multi-Unit Restaurant Group

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid/In-Office)
Schedule: Part-Time (approximately 25 hours per week)
Compensation: $25–350 per hour, depending on experience

About Cork Wine Bar & Market

Cork Wine Bar & Market is a neighborhood-driven, woman- and Black-owned hospitality business and the flagship of a growing multi-unit restaurant group in Washington, DC. We are passionate about exceptional hospitality, thoughtful food and wine, and creating welcoming spaces for our guests and team members.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting functions across our multi-unit restaurant group. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the books, maintaining accurate financial records, and partnering with leadership to support informed decision-making.

We are looking for someone interested in a long-term opportunity who wants to grow with our business and become a trusted member of our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple restaurant locations.
• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee the weekly accounts payable cycle, including check runs and electronic payments.
• Maintain vendor accounts, resolve discrepancies, and communicate professionally with vendors.
• Record financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and vendor statements.
• Track, allocate, and transfer expenses across multiple locations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Review financial records for accuracy and identify discrepancies or process improvements.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and support outside CPA with year-end reporting and tax preparation.
• Partner with ownership by providing financial insights to support operational and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience required; 5+ years preferred, including full-cycle bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, including double-entry accounting, accrual accounting, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing journal entries and financial statements.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online or Desktop) is required. Experience with similar accounting systems (e.g., Xero, Sage, Restaurant365) is a plus, but QuickBooks experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (sorting, filtering, formulas; pivot tables a plus).
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several business locations and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant, hospitality, or retail accounting.
• Experience supporting multi-unit operations.
• Familiarity with restaurant accounting concepts such as cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory tracking, and expense allocation.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience working with outside accountants or CPAs during month-end and year-end close.

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time schedule (approximately 25 hours per week).
• Competitive hourly compensation of $38–$50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Employee dining discounts and other team perks (if applicable).
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in the financial operations of a respected, growing hospitality group.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment within an independently owned business.

Our Culture

At Cork Wine Bar & Market, we believe great hospitality starts behind the scenes. We value integrity, accountability, collaboration, curiosity, and attention to detail. Every team member has a meaningful impact, and we appreciate people who take ownership of their work, communicate openly, and care about producing high-quality results.

The Ideal Candidate

You enjoy bringing structure and clarity to financial information. You take pride in accurate books, organized processes, and identifying issues before they become problems. You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with ownership and our CPA, and you understand how strong financial systems support a successful multi-unit hospitality business.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply directly through Indeed or submit a resume to jobs@corkdc.com. Please include a brief summary of your relevant bookkeeping experience, particularly in QuickBooks and full-cycle bookkeeping environments.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: 5 years (Preferred)
• Bookkeeping with QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)
• Month-end Closing of Books: 3 years (Required)
• Bookkeeping for Multi-unit Businesses: 3 years (Required)
• Bookkeeping for Hospitality/Retail Businesses: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20009 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20009