Accounting Manager

Kane is a fast-growing production brewery located in New Jersey. Established in 2011, our focus is on handcrafted hoppy, barrel-aged, and spontaneous ales brewed locally and distributed by our team in Ocean, NJ. We are looking to add a full-time Accounting Manager to our growing team.  

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of Kane Brewing Company and related entities, including month-end close, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, inventory and COGS accounting, tax and regulatory reporting, and oversight of accounts receivable. This position will report to the Controller and manage the Accounts Receivable Clerk.

The Accounting Manager is expected to take ownership of the accounting function while continuously improving controls, workpapers, workflows, and use of the company's ERP and financial systems. This is a hands-on role for someone who can both execute the work and improve how the work gets done.

ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Close & General Accounting

Own the monthly close process and ensure accurate and timely completion of financial reporting.

Prepare and review month-end journal entries and supporting workpapers.

Prepare and review bank reconciliations across company entities.

Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts, including balance-sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Maintain recurring accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and other month-end schedules.

Own accounting reconciliations related to inventory, COGS and intercompany activity, partnering with Operations to investigate and resolve discrepancies between operational systems and the general ledger.

Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and unusual transactions.

Maintain organized, well-supported month-end workpapers and documentation.

Support year-end close and external tax/accounting requests.

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

Manage the accounts payable process, including review of vendor invoices for appropriate coding, approval and supporting documentation.

Prepare scheduled check/payment runs and process approved payments.

Maintain vendor records and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.

Maintain accurate visibility into outstanding payables and upcoming payment requirements.

Own month-end corporate credit-card reconciliation and coding.

Identify opportunities to improve and automate invoice approval, payment and expense-management workflows.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

Own preparation and filing of recurring federal and state tax and regulatory reports, including applicable federal and New Jersey alcoholic-beverage excise tax filings.

Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations for tax filings.

Maintain a compliance calendar to ensure required filings and payments are completed accurately and on time.

Accounts Receivable & Team Management

Manage and develop the Accounts Receivable Clerk.

Oversee customer collections, COD administration, cash application and AR aging.

Serve as backup for critical accounts-receivable functions.

Develop the AR Clerk into a broader general-accounting role over time, including participation in reconciliations, month-end close and other accounting responsibilities.

Establish clear procedures, controls and cross-training to reduce dependence on any single individual.

Process weekly Shopify invoices and receivables

Systems, Process Improvement & Controls

Continuously improve accounting processes, controls and documentation.

Enhance use of the company's ERP and other financial systems to reduce manual work and improve accuracy.

Improve and automate month-end workpapers, reconciliations and recurring accounting processes.

Partner with the Controller on ERP enhancements, reporting, integrations and finance automation initiatives.

Identify opportunities to eliminate redundant spreadsheets and manual processes while maintaining appropriate financial controls.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful ownership of month-end close.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Strong general-ledger accounting and reconciliation skills.

Experience managing or reviewing AP and AR processes.

Ability to independently research and resolve accounting issues.

Strong Excel skills and comfort working within ERP/accounting systems.

CPA preferred, not required.

Competencies

Process-improvement mindset; naturally looks for ways to simplify, automate and strengthen processes.

Experience managing or developing junior accounting staff.

Ability to operate effectively in a smaller organization where responsibilities cross traditional accounting boundaries.

Manufacturing, beverage/alcohol, distribution or inventory accounting experience preferred, not required.

CPA preferred, not required.

Salary Range: $100K-$125K

This position is full-time, on-site at our Ocean Township, NJ brewery location. Kane Brewing offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) and monthly stipends for merchandise and beer.

This job description is reflective of the primary duties of this position and in no way limits the supervisor from assigning any other duties, responsibilities or initiatives as deemed necessary.

TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION: please e-mail your resume and cover letter in PDF format to

Kane Brewing Company 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.