Accounting Specialist

Lucky Goat Coffee • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Lucky Goat Coffee is a specialty coffee production roaster based out of Tallahassee, Florida and making waves nationally. Since opening in 2010, Lucky Goat Coffee has continued to remain focused on the expansion of the brand through exceptional customer interactions and company specialization. On the journey towards greater specialization, the Accounting Specialist position has been created. The Accounting Specialist is a vital part of the team requiring strong communication skills and a high degree of accuracy to ensure the company remains in a strong financial state. This position daily maintains financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of Lucky Goat Coffee, across all business units and legal entities. This role enters all transactions to the general ledger, completes the monthly close, budget reporting, and core accounting processes, while partnering closely with ownership and leadership on visibility, accuracy, and decision support. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented, and operationally connected, with the opportunity to grow alongside the business. In addition to traditional financial operations, this role will also encompass administrative operations for the business such as insurance policy management, lease renewals, and the coordinating with third parties such as the CPA and Landlords.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and/or 5+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close and reporting
• Experience in multi-location retail, manufacturing/production, food & beverage, or vertically integrated businesses strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (desktop) or similar accounting systems
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze, and explain financial statements
• High degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Coachable, collaborative, and aligned with a customer-first, team-oriented culture
• Absolute discretion and integrity when handling confidential information

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger; prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations - including all daily bookkeeping
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and prepare timely financial statements and budgets
• Ensure proper revenue recognition across cafés, wholesale, e-commerce, and other sales channels in accordance with applicable GAAP accounting standards
• Complete all Sales Tax Returns and other related Tax Returns in conjunction with CPA
• Work with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash applications, including vendor management, invoicing, collections, and deposits alongside the Wholesale and Retail Operations departments
• Enter payroll and benefits reconciliations, payroll-related accruals, etc into QuickBooks
• Support inventory accounting for all items alongside the Purchasing Department
• Assist with cost accounting, margin analysis, and profitability reporting across roasting, wholesale, and café operations
• Assist with the creation of documents, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a growing, multi-entity organization
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax filings, regulatory requirements, and company policies in conjunction with Leadership and CPA
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and auditor communications
• Manage administrative financial operations, including insurance policies, renewals, etc
• Track and support administrative oversight of leases, including renewal timelines, rate changes, and coordination with ownership
• Serve as an accounting liaison with external CPAs, tax advisors, insurance brokers, and other professional service providers
• Coordinate the annual budget in partnership with ownership and leadership
• Assist with process improvements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Maintain strict confidentiality and provide cross-functional financial support to operational teams as needed
• Perform other related accounting, financial, and administrative duties to support the company’s growth and stability

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - ($40,000-50,000, salaried non-exempt)
• Employee Discount of 25% off.
• Competitive Paid Time Off Policy along with Paid Holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare package including supplemental dental and vision.
• 401(k) along with company matching.
• All the coffee you can drink!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level