Accountant II

At MadTree, our Math Department plays a critical role in keeping the business running smoothly – from closing the books to optimizing cash flow to ensuring tax compliance. We're seeking a detail-driven Accountant II who takes pride in accurate, timely work, isn't satisfied with "the way it's always been done," and wants to grow into a trusted financial partner across the organization.

LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH (Oakley)

REPORTS TO: Director of Accounting & Finance

COMPENSATION RANGE: $52,000 - $61,900 - $71,000

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

● Own core accounting functions – Manage the full cycle from journal entries and reconciliations through month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

● Support A/P – Lead accounts payable operations including invoice posting, A/P aging review, and weekly A/P runs to keep the business operating with predictable cash outflows

● Keep us compliant – Coordinate Commercial Activity, Sales, and Excise Tax filings across multiple states and jurisdictions

● Know the numbers behind the product – Handle product costing, track ingredient costs, and participate in inventory counts

● Variety across business lines – Support hospitality, manufacturing, and distribution operations – no two days look the same

● Build, not just maintain – Develop process automation that drives real efficiency improvements

● Be a business partner – Work directly with department leaders to provide financial insights and identify opportunities

TOTAL REWARDS & BENEFITS:

✓ Transparent salary range: $52,000 – $71,000

✓ 401(k) with company match company-wide

✓ Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

✓ Paid Time Off

✓ 16 hours paid volunteer time annually company-wide Community Impact Day

✓ Enjoy what we create with regular gift cards for MadTree food, beverages, and merch

✓ Continued growth & learning opportunities

✓ Nature-inspired workspaces designed to connect people to nature and each other

✓ Face-to-face humanity—Real human connection, not screen isolation

✓ A team that gives a f*ck – People who are passionate and genuinely care

✓ Flexibility – 1 day designated work-from-home, also flexibility for life appointments, and personal commitments

WHO ARE WE?

Founded in 2013, MadTree is an award-winning brewery that’s rooted in Cincinnati. Driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - build a business dedicated to doing good, MadTree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. MadTree is a B-Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits. MadTree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community. They put purpose in every pour, and raise a glass to doing things differently. Cheers.

We are MadTree. Rooted in Cincy. Planted in Purpose.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We're looking for someone who won't just process transactions – but will question how things are done and make them better. Works as a member of the Math Department to manage core accounting functions across hospitality, manufacturing, and distribution operations. Primary responsibilities include accounts payable management, treasury operations, month-end close processes, and tax compliance support while applying GAAP principles. This role also handles product costing, inventory support, and process automation. The expectation is to dedicate 5-10% of your time initially (growing to 20%) toward identifying inefficiencies, building scalable solutions, and strengthening systems. Serves as a proactive financial resource to business stakeholders. They will be an avid MadTree ambassador who lives the behaviors – Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Post and process bi-weekly payroll, cash receipts, disbursements, and journal entries; review all posted transactions for accuracy and complete reconciliations timely.

● Reconcile bank, credit card, prepaid and accrual accounts, A/P and A/R ledgers, and balance sheet accounts each period.

● Manage Corporate Card Expense and T&E Reimbursement Expense process through controls, journal entries and cross departmental training.

● Manage accounts payable including invoice processing, statement reconciliations, A/P aging, and weekly payment runs.

● Manage all treasury functions including bank account funding, intercompany billing and transfers, and Cash Flow Reporting.

● Support Commercial Activity, Sales, and Excise Tax processes including accurate calculations, timely filing, payment management, and documentation maintenance to ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations.

● Maintain schedules for G/L accounts; prepare and post monthly journal entries.

● Support fixed asset accounting and maintenance of the fixed asset ledger.

● Support annual budget preparation and periodic variance analysis.

● Product costing, track ingredient/raw material cost increases, and perform periodic inventory counts.

● Support inventory counting procedures, review inventory counts for discrepancies and resolve.

● Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to verify all entries have been created and posted, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and reporting integrity

● Prepare journal entries to allocate payroll batches by department and expense type.

● Prepare journal entries to record accrued expenses in the correct period, amortize prepaid expenses and fixed assets while maintaining schedules that tie to the balance sheet.

● Develop and manage process automation for Math functions to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

● Cross-train across business lines to maintain familiarity in order to serve as a back-up for peers.

● Work with the Accounting & Finance Director to support all departments and lines of business.

● Participate in department/line of business revenue enhancement and cost saving meetings, as needed.

● Regular review of complete company financials to maintain business familiarity.

● Work closely with business line staff to provide financial consultation and identify opportunities for improvement.

● Enthusiastically spends a minimum of 16 hours per year volunteering (paid) for MadTree Impact initiatives

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

● BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another accounting-related field.

● 3 years in accounting position for an organization with $10M revenue.

● Minimum of one year experience with an ERP solution.

IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

● Thorough knowledge of GAAP principles and standards.

● Working understanding of taxes, including federal and state income, sales, use and excise.

● Understanding of restaurant or manufacturing accounting is a plus, and how to fully use the accounting and operations modules of Restaurant365 software.

● Strong project and time management, attention to detail, exceptional analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.

● Strong Internal Control background.

● Great verbal and written communication skills.

● Self-driven; able to work with limited amount of direction and make critical decisions independently.

● Must be able to educate, persuade and inspire others, and work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals.

● Must demonstrate the utmost in integrity, in all respects.

Ready to Apply?

If you're someone who genuinely Gives a F*ck – about getting the details right, about making things better, and about being part of a team that does the same – we want to hear from you. We're not looking for a novel. Just tell us two things in your own words:

1. What's one process you've improved and what made you see it when others didn't?

2. What specifically in this posting made you want to apply? Short, specific, and genuine beats long and polished every time.

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