About Michaud CPA:
Michaud CPA is an accounting and consulting firm offering accounting/bookkeeping, finance, and fractional CFO services to clients.
About the Senior Accountant Role:
The Senior Accountant will oversee and manage the books in Quickbooks Online for our U.S. based Craft Brewery client. Hours expectation is between 30 to 40 hours per week depending on business needs. Starting rate is $6.00 USD per hour.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
MEC/YEC
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year end cut-off
• Prepare monthly financial statements (PL, BS and Cash Flow)
• Assess financial statements and post needed monthly accruals
• Provide commentary on financial statements
• Post & process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Perform all necessary reconciliations (bank, credit card and vendor statement)
• Post revenue and COGS
• Record and maintain CAPEX and lease obligations
• Record intercompany and other related party transactions
• Review GL activity and perform variance analysis
• Perform gross margin, OPEX, inventory, cost of sales analysis as needed
• Assist with various month end KPIs and analytics
• Develop and publish MEC related reporting, i.e. revenue, OPEX, profit bridges
• Maintain records of all company agreements (leases, contracts, notes)
• Maintain and adhere to accounting policies
• Assist with year-end review engagement, tax return preparation, insurance renewal and bank renewal
AR/AP
• Review and update AR and AP reports and perform reconciliations
• Process accounts payable/receivable payments
• Post cash receipts/deposits
• Setup new vendors as required
• Invoice/bill entries in Acumatica as needed
Forecasting
• Prepare annual budgets
• Prepare monthly latest estimate budgets
Taxes/Filings
• Prepare and file GST/ HST/ EHT/ WSIB and any other government required documents
Other
• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls for new and existing financial systems and drive process improvement projects to streamline and automate manual workflows
• Lead or assist with projects to improve business reporting and accounting processes
• Check and maintain data in Quickbooks Online to ensure accuracy
• Assist with payroll as required
• Additional accounting & business duties that management may require
Job Qualifications:
• CPA designation required
• 3+ years’ experience in a senior accountant role
• Brewery and manufacturing experience an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant degree
• Strong knowledge and experience in end-to-end financial processes and controls
• Experience in preparation of financial statements, budget controls, variance analysis and cash flow projections
• Proven knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures
• Previous working experience with Quickbooks Online, EKOs, , Toast
• Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Company: Viral Vault Studios
Name: Joel Michaud
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