Accountant

Overview

A remote accounting, tax, and consulting firm specializing exclusively in the craft brewing industry is seeking a full-time Brewery Accountant. This role involves leading outsourced accounting engagements for 7 to 14 brewery clients, helping them improve profitability through expert financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process for multiple brewery clients, including QuickBooks Online (QBO) reconciliations, accruals, payroll, inventory, and final review.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned clients, providing high-level client service and answering questions.
• Coordinate with Accounting Associates who handle recurring bookkeeping tasks.
• Prepare and file sales and excise tax returns for a subset of clients.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Consulting, and Tax teams to support their work with accurate accounting information.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle, accrual-based accounting experience managing multiple clients or entities.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online; experience with Bill.com is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment; prior remote experience is helpful but not required.
• Reliable internet connection, quiet workspace for video calls, and availability during normal business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).
• Must be based in the U.S. and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Preferred experience includes public accounting firms, outsourced accounting, or similar roles; familiarity with tools such as Square, Toast, Gusto, Podio, or Asana is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills including integrations with QBO, payroll accruals, inventory reconciliation, and chart of accounts reorganization.
• Problem-solving ability to quickly identify and resolve issues.
• Clear and effective communication skills to translate accounting concepts for brewery owners.
• Ability to manage workflow independently and maintain consistent client relationships.

Growth Path

• Level 1: Manage a mix of bookkeeping and accounting work, develop client relationships, and build brewery-specific accounting knowledge.
• Level 2: Focus on close and compliance work, lead client communication with minimal support, and contribute to process improvements.
• Level 3: Handle complex accounting and compliance tasks independently, mentor new hires, and drive team-wide process enhancements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $64,000 to $73,000 per year, based on skills and experience.
• Production bonus typically ranges from $2,500 to $10,000 annually, paid monthly.
• Total compensation potential: $64,000 to $83,000 per year including base salary and bonus.
• 100% remote work with flexible scheduling; no timesheets or hour tracking.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks paid time off and 11 company holidays.
• Support for continuing education including books, courses, certifications, brewery visits, and industry conference attendance.
• Annual all-expenses-paid company retreat.

Location

• This is a fully remote position.
• Candidates must be located in the United States and authorized to work in the U.S.

Application Process

• Initial online application with brief screening questions.
• 45-minute accounting-focused interview with an Accounting Manager.
• 30-minute culture fit interview with the Director of Operations.
• Final conversation with the CEO to discuss career trajectory and answer questions.

Applications are reviewed daily with a typical hiring timeline of 7 to 14 days for strong candidates.