Senior Staff Accountant

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the accounting department in the company’s financial procedures, records, and statements for compliance with laws and regulations.

This position applies the principles of accounting to compute, classify, and analyze financial information.

This position is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, reviewing financial statements, preparing financial reports, assisting with audits and budgeting processes, and reconciliation of accounts.

• Assist in the month-end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation.
• Reviews general ledger accounts and prepares and adjusts journal entries.
• Manage expense reporting including timely submission and budget adherence.
• Weekly expense report entry into the accounting system and monthly reconciliation.
• Posts monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals.
• Summarizes and prepares financial and transaction reports and other necessary reports.
• Assist in yearly 1099 reporting.
• Assist the Controller with preparing audit-related schedules and documentation.
• Performs other accounting, financial, and administrative tasks.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Hours may vary if emergencies arise (typical workweek = 45 hours).
• Occasionally as a requirement of this position, the employee will be required to stand, balance, stoop, crouch, sit, and walk, including substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and legs; use hands, handle or feel, and reach, push, pull with hands and arms for extended periods of time.
• This position frequently pushes/picks up/carries equipment.
• Work with office equipment such as computers, phones, fax machines and copiers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job effectively.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BA/BS degree in Accounting.
• Four or more years of related accounting experience. A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative.
• Knowledge of computers (Word, Excel, Outlook) and an ability to quickly learn new software.
• Positive attitude with an ongoing sense of urgency.
• Work well with other team members and a willingness to learn and follow direction.
• Ability to work under pressure, the ability to embrace with enthusiasm changing priorities, procedures, and responsibilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative.
• Ability to understand and execute against deadlines.
• Excellent time and people management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work in the United States.

• The Abita Brewing Company reserves the right to revise and alter this job description as needed.