Accounting Associate

 

We are seeking a part-time Accounting Associate to oversee detailed financial documentation across both taprooms and brewery locations while delivering actionable insights to executive leadership.

Operating under the direction of the Director of Business Services, this position ensures seamless financial operations across our sites.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Core Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate books in Encompass Online (or equivalent) across both locations, using classes/locations to separate P&L by site

• Record and categorize all revenue, COGS, and operating expenses

• Reconcile bank, credit card, and merchant processor accounts monthly

• Manage accounts payable: enter and pay vendor bills, track terms with distributors and suppliers

• Manage accounts receivable: invoice wholesale/distribution accounts, track collections

• Process or support payroll (including tipped/hospitality staff wage compliance)

Brewery-Specific

• Reconcile daily POS (Square/Toast/etc.) sales across both taprooms, including tips, comps, and discounts

• Track keg deposits, keg inventory, and returns

• Support inventory costing for raw materials (grain, hops, yeast, packaging) and finished goods

• Prepare data for and/or file TTB excise tax reports and state alcohol excise/sales tax filings

• Track distributor/wholesale pricing, depletions, and commissions if applicable

• Monitor cash handling and till reconciliation procedures at both taprooms

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) by location and consolidated

• Track sales tax liability and ensure timely filing across applicable jurisdictions

• Assist with 1099 vendor tracking and year-end tax prep coordination with the Controller.

• Maintain organized digital records for audit-readiness

 

Qualifications

• 2+ years bookkeeping experience; food/beverage, hospitality, or manufacturing a strong plus

• Proficiency in Encompass Online (or similar) and POS reconciliation

• Familiarity with multi-location or class-based accounting

• Understanding of (or willingness to learn) TTB and state alcohol excise tax requirements

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills

• High attention to detail and comfort with deadlines

• Ability to work independently and communicate proactively with ownership

 

Outcomes of the Role

• Maintain up-to-date tracking of sales, deposits, payables, and receivables while swiftly identifying and resolving discrepancies

• Reconcile monthly account balances alongside brewery partner activities to ensure seamless support for period-end closing and financial reporting

• Prepare and submit all required tax returns, regulatory filings, and compliance reports in full accordance with established deadlines

 

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

• Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401K with company match

• Generous beer benefits

• Merchandise discounts

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for prolonged periods of time, stand; walk.  The employee occasionally will lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

We are eager to attract diverse talent to join, stay and do their best work at Indeed Brewing.  We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job.  That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.  We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every one of the qualifications listed.