Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

COMPANY PROFILE

Windquest Group is a Michigan-based, privately held enterprise and investment management firm with diversified operations in performance technology, sustainability solutions, consumer goods, manufacturing, craft alcohol, and nonprofit solutions.  We invest in people who care and aim to make our world a better place.

At Windquest Group, we strive to think big, have fun, and hire and develop the best talent! We pride ourselves on being a motivated, work-hard play-hard, close-knit team. We also believe that in order for our employees to work hard, we need to provide them with a healthy work-life balance and give them a full range of benefits. Our employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous 401k match, unlimited paid time off, Flex Fridays, office outings, and paid parental leave, just to name a few of our perks.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Windquest Group’s Staff Accountant demonstrates a thorough understanding of accounting systems and business operations. This role will maintain financial reports, records, and general ledgers; prepare and analyze budgets; and perform general bookkeeping. At Windquest, one of our core values is to “provide exceptional hospitality,” this role will work hand in hand with our portfolio companies and go above in beyond to provide great service. You will spend the majority of your time on accounting related deliverables and have the opportunity to contribute to some financial projects on the side. This position reports to our Director of Accounting and will provide direct accounting support to one of our portfolio companies called "Hamlin House", an exclusive private membership club. Hamlin House offers a distinctive hospitality experience that blends elevated dining, curated programming, business networking, and social engagement for its members. The Staff Accountant will partner closely with operational leaders to support financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, inventory tracking, and other accounting functions that contribute to an exceptional member experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the processing of cash receipts and recording of receivables. 
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly invoices to customers.
• Post monthly revenue entries.
• Process and record accounts payable transactions, ensuring all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and timely.
• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations for selected bank accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and inventory.
• Audit monthly revenue and inventory reports to ensure a high level of accuracy is maintained throughout processes.

• Support the accounting and financial operations of Hamlin House, including revenue tracking, cash management, inventory accounting, accounts payable, financial reporting, and operational analysis.

• Partner with hospitality and operational leaders to provide timely financial information, identify opportunities for process improvement, and support informed business decision making.

• Prepare and send financial reports such as financial statements, budget performance, and sales reports.
• Collect monthly financial information from portfolio companies and prepare internal dashboards and reports.
• Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements.
• Provide supplemental weekly and monthly financial reporting to portfolio companies. 
• Gather and analyze information from the general ledger system. 
• Prepare quarterly funding schedules based on current business needs and trends.
• Prepare projected cash flow reports based on historical data and forecasts.
• Oversee company credit card program and expense reporting.
• Establish records of accounts and input entries into appropriate accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation; ensure compliance with internal control and confidentiality standards.
• Prepare and review monthly sales and use tax schedules.
• Prepare supporting schedules for tax professionals and review annual tax returns prepared by them. 
• Identify errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and reduce spending. 
• Analyze current market trends to provide insights on business opportunities.
• Assist with 1099 filings on an annual basis. 
• Assist with additional projects and duties assigned by the Accounting Manager and the Director of Finance. 
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  Assist in monitoring operational metrics such as sales trends, product-level performance, and inventory turnover within food & beverage operations.

   

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years experience and/or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Previous experience with various bookkeeping duties/computer applications, including bank reconciliations, data input, word processing, and databases.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with Quickbooks a plus.

• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, finance, hospitality, restaurant, food and beverage, membership club, hotel, retail, or service industry experience is strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting inventory intensive operations, point of sale environments, food and beverage operations, hospitality businesses, or customer facing service organizations is a significant plus.

• Entrepreneurial spirit, high energy, and a willingness to be constantly challenged.
• Ability to maintain positive, high performance work atmosphere.
• Analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exposure to consumer products, retail, or food & beverage accounting environments (including inventory and COGS) is a plus.
• Highest level of confidentiality must be exercised at all times.