Full Charge Bookkeeper

True Standard Distilling is a premium distillery based in Frederick, Maryland, producing world‑class rum through traditional methods, disciplined craftsmanship, and uncompromising standards. Our operation spans spirits production, barrel aging, hospitality, and retail, requiring accurate, timely, and well‑organized financial management across multiple business functions.

The Full‑Charge Bookkeeper reports directly to ownership and is responsible for managing the Company’s day‑to‑day accounting operations, maintaining clean and accurate financial records, and producing monthly financial reports that support ownership, lenders, and external advisors.

True Standard Distilling has established strong accounting and administrative practices and is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to maintain, refine, and build upon these systems as the Company continues to grow.

• Oversee daily accounting activities for True Standard Distilling
• Import, classify, and reconcile all income and expenses, including production costs, ingredient sourcing, barrel aging, utilities, packaging, payroll, and sales collections
• Prepare and record journal entries for material transactions, including monthly sales imports, equipment purchases, and financing activity
• Calculate and record principal and interest for loans and equipment financing
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations for all operating and reserve accounts
• Research, resolve, and properly classify uncategorized or unclear transactions
• Maintain organized physical and electronic records for receivables, payables, invoices, and supporting documentation
• Prepare the monthly soft close process, ensuring all income and expenses are recorded in the proper accounting period
• Prepare and present monthly Profit & Loss statements, including product‑line P&Ls, for ownership and investors

• Review employee timecards and payroll data within Square
• Generate and deliver payroll reports from Square to the Company’s external payroll provider
• Coordinate employee onboarding, terminations, and updates in collaboration with payroll and ownership
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison for payroll‑related reporting and reconciliations

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
• Assist with cash flow analysis and reporting, as needed

• Prepare and issue subcontractor 1099s and support other year‑end IRS reporting requirements
• Compile financial and operational reports required by banks or lenders
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, as needed
• Prepare and maintain accurate books for year‑end close and tax filing, and support the Company’s external CPA

• Participate in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Assist with additional accounting or administrative projects as the Company grows and evolves

• Three (3) or more years of experience in full‑cycle bookkeeping or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred, but not required
• Strong experience with Quick Books Online
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• High ethical standards and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and time‑management abilities
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, growing business environment