Job Description
Job Description
Job Description – Senior Staff Accountant
Job Type : Full Time
Job Summary / Primary Functions :
Log Still Distillery is seeking a motivated and dependable Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing team. The Senior Staff Accountant will support finance and operations with the primary goal of cost control and asset stewardship.
Key responsibilities include accounting for business activities, ensuring a timely month-end closing process, standard cost setting, variance reporting and analysis, cost reduction support, overseeing inventory control procedures, balance sheet reconciliation, and financial reporting.
The scope will focus primarily on the accounting and internal control systems of Log Still Distillery manufacturing and sales, as well as hospitality amenities including a tasting room, amphitheater, bed & breakfasts, events center, and restaurant.
Salary : Commensurate with Experience
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Major Job Responsibilities / Key Duties :
Directly participate in all accounting operations including maintaining the General Ledger, Inventory / Cost Accounting, Operational and Capital Budgets and Fixed AssetsUphold and ensure consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all areas of the businessSupport the accumulation and consolidation of month-end financial data necessary to accurately and timely present financial and operational business resultsDevelop annual cost standards for distillery operation
Analyze budget vs actual variances to support the company’s performance goalsAccounting
Partner directly with Accounts Payable and Purchasing to ensure accuracy of daily system transactionsEnsure the timely and accurate posting of month-and year-end close procedures to ensure accurate booking of revenue / expensesPost necessary accrual entries as neededParticipate in the review and reconciliation of balance sheet account balancesOversee inventory controls, to ensure balance sheet accuracyCost Standards
Develop and maintain standard cost data for new and existing products and ensure accurate inventory valuation.Establish and verify component costs, labor costs and overhead costs used for inventory valuation and COGS postingReporting
Ensure timely and complete financial statements are available for leadership teamAnalyze budget vs. actual reports and comment on variances across areas of business and functions, including COGS standardsAssist executive team with strategic projects and ad hoc reporting throughout the yearAnalysis
Communicate, assist and advise department leaders in the Monthly Variance Analysis.Provide reconciliation of designated areas of balance sheet accounts.Ensure that all financial activities are in compliance with all applicable laws and GAAP.Continuously improve the handling, recording and reporting of all financial data.Recommend and implement process improvements including streamlining the close process, financial reporting, account analysis, etc. Identify areas for improvement in operations.Skills / Experience Required :
5+ years accounting / finance experienceDemonstrated proficiency in applying GAAP principlesExcellent time management skills : ability to proactively plan ahead and take initiativeExcellent organization and coordination skills- ability to manage priorities and routine functions effectively and efficientlyStrong attention to detailsAnalytical mindsetProven written and verbal communication skillsEmpathy : being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they doTeamwork : ability to flex scope of responsibility and perform other functions as needed, regardless of job descriptionProficiency with personal computers / laptops and associated programs (Windows, Microsoft Office suite of programs and apps)Skills / Experience Preferred :
Accounting / Finance experience in beverage alcohol or consumer goods manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or similar ERP system)Experience working in a structure with multiple business entitiesComfortable navigating in a quickly growing and evolving business environment operating across multiple business segmentsEducation Required :
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business AdministrationSpecial Working Conditions (e.g. Temperature Extremes, Lifting, Noise, Off-shifts)
Located in KentuckyAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentAbility to sit for long periods and read multiple monitorsReports to :
Director of Finance and Business Operations