Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Restaurant Accounting Solution Partner
At RPT Restaurant Accounting, we bring decades of specialized expertise to streamline financial operations for restaurant businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2009 by Rick Schroeder, a seasoned CPA with extensive restaurant industry experience, our team combines over 100 years of collective accounting knowledge to deliver tailored solutions. We partner with owners and management teams to simplify complex financial processes, including payroll, accounts payable, financial statements, and business planning. Our services are designed to reduce operational burdens, allowing clients to focus on customer engagement while maintaining precise financial oversight. With experience serving both emerging startups and established national franchises, we provide customized accounting frameworks that adapt to evolving business needs.Our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and client collaboration has earned us long-term partnerships with franchisees across multiple states. By leveraging industry-specific best practices and technology-driven processes, we help clients achieve cost savings, improved efficiency, and reliable financial reporting. Our team's deep understanding of restaurant accounting challenges enables us to anticipate needs and deliver proactive solutions that support sustainable growth. Through personalized service and rigorous attention to detail, we ensure clients receive actionable financial insights that drive informed decision-making.
Services
Financial Statements
Payroll Processing
Accounts Payable
Deposit Verification
Sales Reporting
Fixed Asset Tracking
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Combined 100+ years of restaurant accounting experience
- Tailored solutions for each client's specific needs
- Proven track record with national franchise operators
- Industry-specific expertise in restaurant financial processes
- Dedicated team of certified accounting professionals
What people say
Best accounting service provider
Outstanding staff
Improve your bottom line
Fun to work with
Speed and accuracy
Services
Financial Statements
Customized financial statements provide comprehensive operational insights through consolidated reports and transactional details. We handle multiple budgets, submit reports to stakeholders, and coordinate with auditors to ensure compliance with tax requirements while maintaining accurate year-end documentation.
Payroll Processing
Full-service payroll solutions manage everything from time punches to W2s. Our specialists process payroll data, handle garnishments, and ensure accurate tax filings while providing direct deposit options and comprehensive wage verification services for restaurant operators.
Accounts Payable
Custom accounts payable solutions include invoice processing, approval tracking, and electronic payment systems. We manage vendor communications, reconcile statements, and provide weekly check registers while allowing client involvement in payment decisions.
Deposit Verification
Daily cash deposit monitoring ensures accurate financial tracking through reconciliation reports. We identify deposit discrepancies, track credit card transactions, and provide regular cash balance reports to maintain financial integrity for restaurant operations.
Fixed Asset Tracking
Comprehensive fixed asset tracking includes depreciation calculations and tax book maintenance. We collaborate with tax preparers to ensure proper depreciation methods while providing detailed asset lifecycle management for restaurant equipment and properties.
People
Rick Schroeder
Founder/CPA
Former CFO with 18 years of restaurant accounting experience. Created RPT in 2009 after leadership roles at RSM McGladrey and Franchise Service Options. Specializes in restaurant financial strategy and client partnership development.
Denise Morency
Accounting Manager
15-year restaurant accounting veteran with expertise in client transitions and process optimization. Focuses on ensuring smooth accounting operations and maintaining meticulous financial records for multi-unit restaurant clients.
Angela Senf
Payroll Specialist
20-year accounting professional managing payroll operations. Expert in payroll tax compliance and reporting requirements with specialized knowledge of restaurant industry payroll complexities and regulatory standards.
Lormee Vang
Accounts Payable Manager
10-year restaurant accounting specialist with extensive experience managing accounts payable for large multi-state clients. Focuses on vendor relations and implementing efficient payment processing systems for high-volume operations.
Alicia Burrill
Accounting Manager
10-year accounting professional with management expertise in restaurant financial operations. Specializes in implementing customized accounting solutions and ensuring compliance with industry-specific financial requirements for growing restaurant brands.
Questions
What restaurant accounting services do you specialize in?
We specialize in financial statements, payroll processing, accounts payable management, deposit verification, sales tax reporting, and fixed asset tracking tailored specifically for restaurant operations.
How do you customize solutions for different restaurant clients?
We analyze each client's unique needs through initial consultations, then create customized accounting frameworks that adapt to their specific operational structure and growth objectives.
What experience do you have with multi-unit restaurant chains?
Our team has extensive experience managing accounting operations for multi-unit chains, including national franchisees with locations across multiple states and complex financial requirements.
How do you handle audit preparation for restaurant businesses?
We coordinate directly with auditors, provide required documentation, complete audit schedules, and ensure all financial records are organized and accessible for year-end audits.
What sets your restaurant accounting services apart?
Our exclusive focus on restaurant accounting, combined with 100+ years of industry experience and a client-centric approach that prioritizes operational efficiency and financial clarity.
