Accountant

JL Beers of America, Inc, is looking for a full-time accountant with experience in the hospitality industry. JL Beers of America provides the accounting services for a number of restaurants across the Midwest, including JL Beers, Vinyl Taco, Old Broadway, and NoBull Smokehouse, as well as CI Apparel’s manufacturing facility in Fargo. This position will offer growth and advancement within the company to the right qualified individual.

JL Beers of America, Inc. utilizes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, along with the application of other integration software. As a member of our accounting department, you will perform key accounting functions and will have broad exposure to various accounting procedures. Working alongside our experienced accountants, you will be guided throughout our full accounting process, from coding and entering invoices to the preparation and analysis of the monthly financial statements.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K (with company match)
• Paid Personal Time Off
• 34-hour work week is full time
• Opportunity for advancement
• Collaborative work environment with opportunity to grow.
• Salary range $55,000 to $75,000, depending on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Code documents according to company procedures.
• Accounts Payable
• Payroll submission to third-party processor and review of completed payroll.
• Bank reconciliations
• Calculate and file monthly/quarterly Sales Tax returns.
• Process journal entries, including intercompany journal entries.
• Participate in month end close and preparation of monthly financial statements for various companies.

Additional Responsibilities (with advancement)

• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.

• Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters.

• Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and cancelled checks to confirm records are accurate.

• Prepare, examine or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Requirements

• 2-year accounting degree
• 2-3 years relevant accounting experience
• Full knowledge and understanding of debits and credits, accounting principles, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central software is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) required.
• Key characteristics: continuous improvement, excellent time management skills, and must be detail oriented.

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000