In partnership with Drew Estate, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to be responsible for ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting for J.Sann & Son, a newly launched cigar brand to include small-batch manufacturing, cigar bar and restaurant, and retail in Miami, FL. You will be responsible for the financial close process, from month-end to year-end, and play a vital role in supporting external audits and the preparation of financial statements.
Key Responsibilities
General
• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP
• Reconcile bank statements, subsidiary ledgers, and other accounts to the general ledger
• Complete the month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports to support management decision-making
• Prepare journal entries, accrual calculations, and amortization calculations for monthly close
• Accurately record intercompany transactions to maintain precise financial records across entities
• Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process with on-going comparisons of actual performance versus approved budget
• Assist with external audits by providing information and documentation to auditors
Intercompany & Transfer Pricing
• Establishing and documenting the transfer-pricing methodology in coordination with Finance, Tax, Legal, and outside advisors
• Setting up and maintaining approved transfer prices in company systems
• Ensuring cigars, tobacco, materials, services, labor, freight, warehousing, shared resources, etc. are being transferred at the correct approved prices
Manufacturing
• Maintain manufacturing accounting dataset, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold for cigar production
• Assist with inventory transfers and sales between warehouses and related parties
• Prepare and analyze federal and state excise tax calculations, accruals, and payment support, including timing differences related to bonded vs tax-paid inventory
Hospitality
• Support revenue recognition, daily sales close, and POS-to-GL reconciliation, helping ensure completeness and accuracy of reported sales
• Monitor and analyze food, beverage, and cigar margins, including purchase price variance, waste, comps, and shrink
E-Commerce
• Support recording activity within e-commerce platforms, fulfillment systems, and the posting on the general ledger and ultimate financial reporting
• Assist with accurate accounting for returns, allowances, and reserves, including consistent policies and documentation
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Proficiency in financial concepts and reporting standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA or CMA certification
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Oracle NetSuite)
• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry or excise tax environment
• Knowledge of inventory management and accounting software
• Knowledge of POS systems such as Toast and their integrations to accounting software
Official Contact Information
• Email: All official emails will come from an @Swisher.com or @ drewestate.com address
• Website: Verify job listings and contact details on careers.swisher.com or drewestate.com
Important: We will never contact you via Teams, Zoom, or Google Meets. If you qualify for an interview the proper meeting method will be shared with you beforehand. Confidential information should only be shared through secure methods outside of email.
Requirements
Must-haves
Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP
Reconcile bank statements, subsidiary ledgers, and other accounts to the general ledger
Complete the month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate completion
Analyze financial data and prepare reports to support management decision-making
Prepare journal entries, accrual calculations, and amortization calculations for monthly close
Accurately record intercompany transactions to maintain precise financial records across entities
Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process with on-going comparisons of actual performance versus approved budget
Assist with external audits by providing information and documentation to auditors
Intercompany & Transfer Pricing
Establishing and documenting the transfer-pricing methodology in coordination with Finance, Tax, Legal, and outside advisors
Setting up and maintaining approved transfer prices in company systems
Ensuring cigars, tobacco, materials, services, labor, freight, warehousing, shared resources, etc. are being transferred at the correct approved prices
Manufacturing
Maintain manufacturing accounting dataset, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold for cigar production
Assist with inventory transfers and sales between warehouses and related parties
Prepare and analyze federal and state excise tax calculations, accruals, and payment support, including timing differences related to bonded vs tax-paid inventory
Support revenue recognition, daily sales close, and POS-to-GL reconciliation, helping ensure completeness and accuracy of reported sales
Nice-to-haves
CPA or CMA certification
Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Oracle NetSuite)
Prior experience in the manufacturing industry or excise tax environment
Knowledge of inventory management and accounting software
Knowledge of POS systems such as Toast and their integrations to accounting software
Official Contact Information
Email: All official emails will come from an @Swisher.com or @ drewestate.com address
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