Staff Accountant

Stateside Brands LLC•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stateside Brands is a rapidly growing spirits company dedicated to producing premium-quality beverages– Surfside Iced Teas and Lemonades, Stateside Sodas, Super Lyte Sports Drinks, and Stateside Vodka. With a focus on innovation and quality, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of products that reflect our commitment to excellence. As a Staff Accountant at Stateside Brands, you will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounts payable support. This role will be heavily involved in the inventory reconciliation process and will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory variances. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and has strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. This position is hybrid with 4 days per week on-site at our headquarters in Philadelphia, PA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or beverage environment.
Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience is a plus.
Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Reconcile inventory balances across the copacker network and resolve variances
Ensure daily inventory transactions within the self-distribution business are transacted in a timely manner. Investigate and communicate variances to the appropriate parties.
Ensure accuracy of month-end inventory counts across two warehouses
Prepare monthly journal entries in accordance with company policies and US GAAP
Perform month-end balance sheet account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies on a timely basis
Assist with the monthly financial close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper approvals, accurate coding and timely payment
Review and properly code employee expenses and other business expenditures and ensure compliance with company policies
Assist with internal audits and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, such as operations and supply chain, to streamline processes, resolve issues, and optimize financial performance
Assist with special projects, process improvements and other accounting duties, as needed