Sr. Accountant

Founded in 1996 by Nick Floyd, 3 Floyds Brewing is an internationally recognized and award-winning craft brewery based in Munster, Indiana. With a passionate and devoted crew and loyal and rabid fan-base, we continue to craft some of the most sought-after beers in the universe, with an approach to brewing that continues to be innovative, unapologetic, and as always, “not normal.”

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our brewery's finance and accounting team. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close, and analyzing financial results.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience in brewing, beverage, food manufacturing, distribution, or another inventory-intensive industry is a plus.

• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.
• Assist with annual audits and tax-related requests.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting schedules and supporting analysis.
• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational and business decisions.

• Provide oversight and support for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Review vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with customer account reconciliations and collections issues.
• Monitor cash activity and assist with cash flow reporting.

• Maintain and strengthen accounting controls and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and efficiency.
• Assist with implementation and improvement of accounting systems and processes.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and properly supported.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and special financial analyses as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Experience with an ERP/accounting system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in a brewery, beverage, food manufacturing, or other manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, or manufacturing cost accounting.
• Familiarity with brewery operations, distribution, excise taxes, or beverage industry accounting.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.