Accounting & Payroll Clerk

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
  
  
  

Are you detail-driven, numbers-minded, and passionate about getting things right the first time? Do you take pride in accuracy, organization, and keeping systems running smoothly behind the scenes? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where craftsmanship and integrity matter, you might be the perfect fit for Journeyman Distillery’s Accounting & Payroll Clerk role.

At Journeyman, we believe every detail contributes to an exceptional guest and employee experience. We’re looking for a reliable, discreet, and solutions-oriented professional to support payroll and accounting operations that keep our business running seamlessly across our distillery, restaurant, retail, and events spaces.

All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success.

CORE VALUES

GRIT

• Having a positive attitude that no challenge is too great
• Understanding that goals worth pursuing are never easy; that perseverance, grit, and determination are essential to success
• There is no substitute for grit and putting in the time and effort. Good things will come from those efforts
• 10,000-hour rule. Malcolm Gladwell: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to be great
  
  
  

ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN

• Excellence is a lifelong pursuit and mastery is an illusion
• The joy is in the daily work and pursuit of excellence, not in the final destination
• A focus on continual improvement and doing our best
  
  
  

1st CUSTOMER

• Treating every customer with the mindset that they are the business’s 1st ever customer
• Treating customers with authenticity, kindness, warmth, care, friendliness; engaging, helpful and willing to offer a magical experience
• Clean facilities
• Being available to the customer and timely responses in any capacity
• This mindset extends to our vendors, suppliers, partners, and especially our fellow employees
• Never take the customer or employee for granted
• 362 and 59:59 We are open to our customers 362 days a year and we set an unwavering standard of serving our customers up till the last closing second 59:59 and beyond if needed.
  
  
  

AMBASSADOR

• Taking pride and ownership in your work
• Engagement and active participation in your work and company activities
• Being a positive force in the workplace; creating a culture of positivity
• Extending common courtesy to self, employees, vendors, and guests
• Being an evangelist and promoter of the company and brand
  
  
  

A LITTLE ABOUT OUR CULTURE:

• Journeyman is an in-person work environment. We believe in face-to-face interaction, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Journeyman is a non-smoking workplace. We believe in productivity and in your good health.
• Journeyman's purpose is to serve our guests. We are open 362 days per year, including the 3 major summer holidays.
• Journeyman believes in a strong work ethic! We work hard, push forward, and are focused on growing something special!
  
  
  

At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.

Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:

• Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
• Paid Time Off – begins accruing on Day 1
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options
• Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21 )
• Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
• Employee Discounts
• Monthly Founder's Day event with CEO, Bill Welter
• Annual Employee Putting Competition
• Annual Employee Holiday Party
  
  
  

CORE FOCUS:

• Our Purpose: Crafting shared experiences to leave a lasting impact on our world.
• Our Niche: Great American Whiskey Hospitality
  
  
  

YOUR PURPOSE: Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, payroll, and related systems.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

FINANCIAL ACCURACY & RECORD INTEGRITY

• Compile and sort documents and files maintenance.
• Verify and post details of business transactions.
• Prepare and input data into the general ledger (GL) with journal entries.
• Perform data entry or typing of vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and overdue accounts.
• Produce financial statements and develop statements for use in the company.
• Perform various, periodic accounting activities such as account reconciliations.
  
  
  

ACCURATE AND TIMELY PAYROLL

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records in the system.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Verify timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies with managers.
• Process garnishments, deductions, and other adjustments as needed.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to accounting and management.
• Respond to employee questions and concerns related to payroll.
• Assist with year-end reporting, including W2’s and tax filings.
  
  
  

SUPPORT FINANCIAL REPORTING & SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

• Generate recurring financial, payroll, and departmental reports.
• Audit data within accounting and payroll systems for accuracy and completeness.
• Support setup and maintenance of chart of accounts and vendors.
• Assist with upgrades, software integrations, and troubleshooting issues as pertains to inventory, operations, and POS systems as needed.
• Provide reporting and data analysis support to management as requested.
• Maintain user permissions and uphold system security protocols.
• Document accounting and payroll procedures to ensure consistency and continuity.
  
  
  

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• 1–3 years of payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping experience required.
• Experience with accounting and ADP payroll software preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic office software.
• Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable and general accounting principles.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, multi-departmental environment.
• Flexibility to support year-end, month-end, or special reporting deadlines as needed.