Junior Staff Accountant

West Side Beer Distributing is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join our growing team! This role is on-site at our Grand Rapids, MI location.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Staff Accountant role is responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings. The Junior Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting inventory and cost accounting functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare financial reports and assist in the preparations of budget and forecasts
• Support audit process by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Reconcile inventory accounts and assist with inventory variance analysis
• Process and reconcile distributor rebates, supplier bill-backs, and promotional allowances
• Analyze sales and cost of goods sold to ensure accuracy and alignment with reporting
• Support pricing analysis, freight costs and logistics-related accounting
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure inventory accuracy and cost controls
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance (four-year college or university)

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite or similar)
• Advance Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.
• Experience in consumer goods, preferred.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Accounting Software, NetSuite preferred

Certificates & Licenses: None

Other Requirements: Must pass physical, drug screen, & background check.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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West Side Beer Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  West Side Beer Distributing strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages multiple approaches and points of view.