Staff Accountant

The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. This candidate must bring analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team. The primary role of the Staff Accountant will be to maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting records for the company’s different lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Record monthly journal entries, including amortization of prepaid, allocations, cash receipts and disbursements, invoice accruals, and other adjusting entries
• Perform Bank Reconciliations for bank accounts
• Assist with Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Supporting Schedules by gathering and analyzing transactions from the general ledger
• Process purchase orders and invoices by coding, ensuring appropriate approvals are made
• Process sales orders and corresponding invoices for customers based on bills of lading
• Assist with processing Fixed Assets in the accounting system
• Assist in month-end close process
• Assist with any other tasks, including analysis and reconciliations on an as-needed basis
• Manage Accounts Receivable – billings and collections
• Manage procurement to payables process including vendor management, purchase orders, accounts payable and filing year-end 1099’s
• Manage Travel and Entertainment Expense and Credit Card reconciliation processes
• Record e-commerce transactions
• Record management fees and intercompany transactions. Reconcile inter-company accounts.
• Record and reconcile inventory
• Prepare reports for 3^rd parties (licensors, sponsorships, etc.) and for management
• Compliance with sales tax reporting. Reconcile bottle deposit accounts.
• Provide financial and administrative support to CFO / COO including Planning (Budgeting/Forecasting/Cash Flow forecasting) to support business operations
• Provide support including reporting for other business ventures
• Subject matter expert in Quickbooks optimizing use of this software application. Assist in search for alternate accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
• 3-5 years’ experience in accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel