Accountant II

Exciting Times Are Brewing at Andrews Distributing! The fact that you landed here indicates there may be something missing in your work. Maybe you are not feeling challenged in the work you do, or perhaps you feel like your work has lost its meaning. Maybe you are simply tired of feeling like just another employee. Whatever your reason, you are not alone. In fact, many of our Team Members felt the same way before they discovered Andrews. We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success and well-being by offering: Weekly Pay, Every Friday! Health, Dental, & Vision insurance Paid Vacation & Sick Time 401k with Company Match (FREE Money!!) And yes, you will receive FREE BEER throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award-winning BEER & SPIRITS distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Mike's, Yuengling, and many more!! And new this year, Andrews is now distributing some of the top brands within the Spirits category such as Buffalo Trace, Fireball, Southern Comfort, Corazon, Wheatley, Seagram's, Canadian Mist, and other Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Cognac, and Tequila brands! Here at Andrews, we believe purpose matters, and our stated purpose is “Serving one another in pursuit of being our best.” Are you looking for ways to serve others and discover your best? Do you want to thrive in an environment where you feel appreciated and valued? Let’s take a closer look at the role of an Accountant II to determine if this opportunity is right for you! An Accountant II is responsible for month-end closing procedures, reconciling general ledger accounts from various sections of the financials, analyzing variances and unusual activity within the financial statements, and various journal entries. The Accountant II accomplishes the accounting and organization mission by analyzing financial data, providing guidance and recommendations, meeting deadlines, providing sufficient documentation for financial results, and identifying and addressing issues. This role reports to the Financial Accounting Manager and is part of the Finance, Accounting and Compliance team. Here’s more of what you will do… (OK, not all in one day!) Performs account analysis, accruals, and reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts. Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files. Posts monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals. Administers fixed assets, prepaid accounts, and accrual accounts. Maintains and books recurring journal entries. Completes the month-end closing financial process. Prepares and enters journal entries to record, reclassify, and accrue activity. Reconciles key accounts to be reported and analyzed before closing monthly activity. Researches invoicing and accounts payable activity to identify and correct errors. Performs account research to resolve discrepancies and respond to questions as needed. Analyzes income statement accounts for any unusual variances. Reviews General Ledger mapping issues from inventory management system. Supports other Accountant resolve discrepancies found in cash accounts reconciliations. Works with bank contact to inquire about bank adjustments or request further detail needed by Accounting or other teams. Performs account reconciliations. Works with accounting team to reconcile balance sheet accounts. Investigates discrepancies found in reconciliations and works closely with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams to resolve issues. Monitors aging of outstanding items in reconciliations. Has proper follow-up communication for items over 30 days to get them cleared in a timely manner. Analyzes accounts to determine if adjustments are necessary. Communicates any unusual balances or activity to management. Analyzes financial information by verifying the accuracy of data found in reports and account balances. Answers accounting and financial questions from leadership and other department members by researching and interpreting data. Analyzes trends and explains variances by account or by department/account and determines necessary accruals; reclassifications; write-offs; and/or corrections. Runs accounting processes and reports. Ties back data found in subledger account reports to account balances and identifies if any invoices or payments are causing any discrepancies. Pulls Year to Date account activity and creates summary pivot tables for Brand Team and Sales Managers. Provides financial insights and reports to department leadership and cross-functional leadership. Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes, and updating process narratives to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential, protecting company assets, and identifying fraud or overspending. Performs internal control evaluations as needed. Ensures all financial records and statements are in line with laws and regulations. Continually reviews accounting and financial processes and recommends changes and new processes based on industry best practices to leadership. Implements accounting and financial changes and new processes as needed. Works cross functionally to ensure best practices are followed/implemented and compliance-focused approach is followed. Helps accounting team tackle reconciliation cleanup projects and other miscellaneous requests. This list is not all inclusive of other tasks and subtasks that may be necessary in performing this role, but rather an overview of the role’s primary work tasks. Here’s what you must have to be considered for this role… Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Other Related Field Two to Three Years of Progressively Responsible Accounting and/or Finance Experience Advanced MS Office Suite (Excel) experience; VLOOKUP, Advanced Formulas, External Data Connections, PowerPivot, PowerQuery, Macros Advanced Interpersonal Communication Skills; Ability to Work Cross-Functionally and Adapt/Interact with a Variety of Organizational Levels Here’s what we hope you have… CPA Certification Previous Beer Industry and/or Distribution Experience Strong Problem-Solving Skills Experience with Automating Processes; Advanced Technical Skills If this is a role that excites you and aligns with your skills and experience, click the Apply tab to get started. *Please note -we ask all candidates to create an account in order to apply for a position with us. Please click "Apply" then "Create Account" to create a new account, or sign in if you are a returning applicant. Andrews Distributing is one of the nation’s most respected beverage distributors, serving thousands of retail accounts in 38 North and South Texas counties. Every day, millions of Texans consume beverages from our portfolio of over 250 of the world’s finest beer & spirits brands. When you join Andrews, you are not just another employee, you are part of the Andrews family. We are so glad you found us. Now let’s see where we can take you! Andrews Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.