Accounting Associate

at  Small Batch Standard

WE’RE THE PREMIER, REMOTE ACCOUNTING, TAX, AND CONSULTING FIRM BUILT EXCLUSIVELY TO SERVE THE CRAFT BREWING INDUSTRY.

Our mission is to help craft breweries grow profits and build deep successful relationships. And our team is filled with expert, autonomous, adaptable, technology-driven high performers.

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

We’re looking for a full-time, remote Brewery Accounting Associate to join our specialized team. The main objective of this role is to support the day-to-day bookkeeping needs of our brewery clients in accordance with the SBS Core Values.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for an individual who:

• Enjoys consistency and finds no task too small. You’ll be working with a regular set of clients week-in and week-out, anticipating needs and enjoying a consistent workflow. From matching receipts to reconciling daily sales, you understand the importance of every detail and embrace each aspect of this essential support role with diligence and professionalism.
• Embraces technology and learning. Rather than someone with a specialized skill set or a long resume of accomplishments, the person who is the best fit for this role is, at their core, someone who embraces new challenges, has an open mind, and is growth oriented. Where you may lack experience, you make up for it with determination, a willingness to learn, and the ability to seamlessly navigate technology and processes once you have the basics down.
• Is an organized manager of one and a team player. You’re an expert at autonomous time management, routines, organization and the ability to communicate effectively with our clients. You take ownership in what you do, deliver on your commitments independently, but are also an enthusiastic participant in our team dynamic.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following basic requirements must be met:

• Previous experience as an Accounting Associate/Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar role.
• Previous experience with bookkeeping, AP/AR, basic accounting and/or monthly reconciliation.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online and Bill.com or other similar accounting software platforms.
• Have experience doing effective work remotely.
• Have crystal clear professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Have exacting organizational standards and a calm and friendly attitude.
• Have a demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt to new technologies and software.
• Have rock solid proficiency with the full Google Suite of products.
• Available and responsive during normal business hours (9am-5pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday).
• Have a strong, consistent internet connection and a work environment conducive to video calls.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Direct previous experience in AR/AP, bookkeeping, and monthly reconciliation in a remote environment.
• Sales or customer service experience directly interacting with clients or customers.
• Experience with the following platforms and their integrations: Bill.com, Ekos, Square, Toast, Gusto, Paychex, ADP, Eventbrite, Stripe.
• Experience using Podio or similar remote project management tools (e.g. Trello, Asana, etc.).

This role will report to our Brewery Accounting Manager and is accountable for fulfilling the following responsibilities:

• AP processing in Bill.com and Quickbooks Online. In the primary function of this role, you’ll work alongside the Brewery Accountants on your team to process all inbound invoices, receipts, credit memos, and other documentation for our brewery clients.
• QBO Banking screen transaction processing. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for processing the banking screen in QBO for your brewery clients each week. This includes but is not limited to: matching transactions, entering payroll, and maintaining both bank and POS syncs.
• Some full monthly close work. As you progress and learn, you’ll have the opportunity to take on full monthly close responsibility for some of our clients under the direction of your manager and your Brewery Accountant teammates. This includes but is not limited to: reconciliation, accruals, sales and excise tax filing prep, journal entry adjustments, and monthly close final review.
• Participate and contribute to the overall success of our team. Each week the team meets to share wins, progress, and knowledge, as well as identify and solve issues at multiple levels (company, team, individual). Your full participation in this process is critical to ensure that we are operating as a cohesive, high-performance unit.