STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. • Mills River, NC

234d • $49,123 - $75,895 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in supporting the company's day-to-day financial operations and ongoing business growth. This entry-level position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with the monthly close process, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. In addition to core accounting duties, this role serves as the primary backup for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), providing essential coverage and continuity across the finance team. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Whether you're reconciling bank accounts, preparing journal entries, or jumping in to help process vendor payments or customer invoices, you'll be an integral part of our lean and collaborative finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, business administration, accounting, or finance.
• 1 year Finance and accounting experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong time management; Ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Sound decision-making.
• Ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional internal parties, external parties, and company management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite specifically using Outlook & Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and get results.
• A team player with a willingness to jump in and help wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing procedures, including journal entries, account reconciliations, management reporting, and foreign exchange rate updates.
• Assist the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as a back-up and an additional resource during times of increased volume.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness, which includes researching variances or unexpected transactions.
• Support the accounting team with special projects and process improvements.
• Assist with ERP implementation by gathering data, testing transactions, and identifying errors.
• Ad-hoc requests as needed.
• Assist with internal and external audits by ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures and providing audit request items in a timely manner.
• Review information and trends to ensure that the output of the processes is achieving the desired results.

Benefits

• $49,123 to $75,895 base compensation.
• 10% company match on 401(k) contributions.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Onsite medical clinic.
• Mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave.
• Work-life balance with encouragement to use paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree