Senior Accountant

Description

Position Summary

Since 1930, Eagle Rock Distributing Company has been dedicated to our people and the customers we serve, challenging our passionate employees to bring industry-leading innovation and a world-class portfolio to everything we do. Guided by our core values of Family, Loyalty, Community, and Teamwork, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in Norcross, Georgia. This position offers broad exposure to the full accounting cycle, including cash management, treasury operations, excise tax compliance, fixed asset accounting, month-end close activities, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience working in large ERP environments, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation. Like every member of our close-knit accounting team, this person will wear many hats – moving comfortably between treasury, tax, financial reporting, and special projects as the business requires. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain hands-on experience across both balance sheet and profit & loss management within the beverage distribution industry.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Management & Treasury

• Post and reconcile daily banking activity for all company cash accounts.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cash reconciliations.
• Assist with cash forecasting and treasury management activities.
• Initiate and monitor intercompany and bank transfers.
• Serve as backup for wire transfer processing and treasury-related functions.

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other period-end adjustments.
• Review profit and loss statements and investigate variances as necessary.
• Accrue expenses and ensure proper expense recognition.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure accurate and timely transaction posting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Intercompany Accounting

• Monitor and reconcile intercompany account activity.
• Ensure all intercompany balances are reconciled and balanced across entities.
• Research and resolve intercompany discrepancies in a timely manner.

Entity Accounting & ERP Administration

• Import and validate monthly financial activity from operating divisions into the ERP system.
• Maintain accounting records and perform bookkeeping responsibilities for various affiliated entities.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions within the ERP environment.

Excise Tax Compliance

• Prepare, file, and remit excise tax returns in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Research and maintain current excise tax rates and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to excise tax inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with excise tax audits and compliance reviews.

Fixed Asset Management

• Maintain fixed asset records and supporting documentation.
• Track additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation activity.
• Coordinate annual fixed asset reviews with department leaders to verify asset existence and accuracy.
• Ensure fixed asset records remain current and audit-ready.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with annual external financial statement audits.
• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support compliance initiatives.

Process Improvement & Analysis

• Identify accounting process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
• Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct ad hoc financial research, analysis, and reporting.
• Analyze accounting issues, identify root causes, and develop recommendations for resolution.
• Communicate issues, risks, and proposed solutions professionally with management and team members.

Technology & AI Innovation

• Explore and adopt AI-powered tools and automation to streamline reconciliations, reporting, and other accounting workflows.
• Partner with accounting leadership to evaluate emerging technologies that improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making across the finance function.
• Champion a forward-thinking, continuous-improvement mindset that keeps Eagle Rock's accounting practices at the leading edge of the industry.

Cross-Functional Support

• Provide backup support for accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with operational and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.
• Support other accounting, AP, and AR functions during periods of absence, peak workload, or special projects.

Requirements

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required (minimum qualification).
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience working with large ERP systems and high-volume transaction environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven ability to research accounting issues and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in beverage distribution, wholesale distribution, or another high-volume industry.
• Experience with excise tax reporting and compliance.
• Treasury and cash-management experience.
• Fixed-asset accounting experience.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify issues and proactively develop solutions.
• Professional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of accountability and ownership.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.