Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant position manages all Brewers Association accounts payable, accounts receivable, and deposit processes. This includes invoice entry, payment processing, check runs, electronic payments, deposits, invoice filing and tracking, receivable collections, and federal grant compliance. This position works closely with the Finance Director and serves as a key point of coordination for the Finance team for internal staff communication.

• Manage the accounts receivable process, including payment entry, deposits, and collections of past-due accounts. Generate and review monthly accounts receivable statements. Work closely with Sales department to reconcile revenue actuals to budget.
• Manage the accounts payable process, including expense code review, invoice entry, reconciliations, weekly check runs, and digital invoice filing. Assist with development of new accounts payable procedures during migration to new ERP system Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Continia AP software.
• Research and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable issues with staff members and vendors, enforcing internal policies and procedures.
• Oversee organization of expense reporting for compliance with Federal USDA grant program.
• Manage W9 tracking for all vendors and assist with year-end 1099 tax filing process.
• Assist with preparation of information for annual audit.
• Assist with journal entry completion, as well as other month-end close tasks.
• Assist with monthly payroll procedures.
• Track expected costs for BA-hosted events, working with Events department to reconcile in a timely manner.
• Organize and execute bi-annual royalty payments for Brewers Publications authors.

Travel Required:

• Travel to Great American Beer Festival as assigned
• Travel to industry or professional development events as assigned

Note:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

• Entry-level accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention over extended periods.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and projects to achieve ongoing goals in multiple areas.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Desire to proactively help others.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of customer relationship management database best practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar accounting software preferred. Experience with Expensify is a plus.
• Minimum high school diploma. Additional coursework or certifications in accounting is a plus.

Equal Opportunity
The Brewers Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital/familial status.

Compensation details:  Yearly Salary

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