While you're perfecting the late-night menu, we're perfecting your books. Three decades of NYC hospitality accounting means we've seen every challenge from the morning coffee rush to last call—and we know exactly how to keep the numbers as clean as your kitchen.
Sales & Liquor Tax — Categorization and reconciliations that make auditors yawn (in a good way).
Tip Reporting — Documentation that captures every allocation and optimizes your FICA tip credit potential.
Payroll & Labor — Classifications so clear, even your newest server could understand them.
Cash Flow & Vendors — Books organized like your mise en place—everything in its place.
In New York, margins are brutal, competition fiercer. We exist to bend those odds—by turning service data into margin, keeping tip & tax clean, and keeping you ahead of surprises.
One misclassified tip, one miscalculated tax, one missed deadline — suddenly you're dealing with penalties instead of patrons. We've guided 120+ NYC establishments through these waters since the '90s. We know where the rocks hide.
Every service designed around the unique demands of NYC restaurants and bars.
Categorization and reconciliations that make auditors yawn (in a good way). We handle the complexity so you don't have to.
Documentation that captures every allocation and optimizes your FICA tip credit potential.
Classifications so clear, even your newest server could understand them.
Books organized like your mise en place — everything in its place.
Systems that speak accounting fluently. Real-time insights, zero manual entry.
Reporting that scales with your ambitions
Keeping your pour costs and tax treatments properly mixed
Service charge structures that satisfy both staff and state
Standardized reporting that makes franchisors smile
Free consultation. Transparent pricing. Zero surprises.
The most common failure points in NYC hospitality. If any of these feel familiar, you’re not alone—and they’re fixable.
Sales tax audits (NYS/NYC)
Food vs. alcohol rates, mixed checks, marketplace facilitator rules—mismaps trigger notices and penalties.
IRS intervention
Cash handling and mismatched deposits invite inquiry. We tie journals to bank activity and keep trails tight.
Department of Labor compliance
Wage, overtime, and recordkeeping gaps are costly. Policies and documentation must match what payroll runs.
Tipped employee tracking
Pools, tip outs, and service charges need correct classification and weekly approvals to avoid shortfalls.
FICA tip credit
Missed credit = lost dollars. We structure payroll and reporting to maximize eligibility and capture.
Correct tip reporting (Form 8027)
Large food & beverage establishments need audit-ready allocations, documentation, and filings.
A predictable close changes everything—vendor terms, cash planning, and your sleep.
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“Aber CPA has been a trusted partner that has delivered substantial value and tax savings for many years, while sharing their financial business advice. They are also able to understand and successfully respond to Danji’s sales & liquor tax issues.”
Hooni Kim Owner & Chef at Danji
Most eateries are open seven days a week—owners and teams run on grueling, unpredictable schedules in a city that moves fast. We acknowledge the grind first, then make the back office quiet.
While you handle the seven-day grind, we transform your back office into a quiet command center with cloud-based financial intelligence designed specifically for NYC's demanding restaurant scene.
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