Jr. Accountant

805 Beer; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Paid sick leave

401(k) with match

Holiday pay

Employee discount on beer

Beer giveaways

Discounts on merchandise

Job summary

Firestone Walker is seeking a Junior Accountant to support daily accounting across our Paso Robles operations. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory movements, with a clear path to Staff Accountant.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and have 1+ year of accounting or auditing experience, plus strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn our ERP system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar field of study.
• 1+ years of experience (or internship) in audit or accounting.
• Experience building and using complex Excel workbooks.
• Experience with an ERP system is a plus (we’ll train you).

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for a diverse range of transactions including retail operations, expenses, payments, and inventory movements.
• Review inventory count sheets, unit conversions, and related adjustments.
• Manage certain bank and payment processes.
• Contribute to the preparation of various tax filings and internal reports.
• Analyze, investigate, and document account and margin variances.
• Drive ongoing process improvement to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Team mindset

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar field of study

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Jr. Accountant# Jr. AccountantPaso Robles - Paso Robles, CA 93446## OverviewSalary Range$25.00 - $33.00 Hourly## Description**Who we are:**Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other – founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer... and never satisfied.**Job Summary:**We are looking for a Junior Accountant who will be a key contributor to daily accounting and will have the opportunity to see and touch much of what goes on across our brewery’s broader operations. This is a dynamic role that calls for a fast learner who takes ownership, tackles challenges, and is looking to grow with us. If you want to be a strong teammate and work toward advancement to Staff Accountant, this opportunity is for you!**What You Will Do:**You will support the accounting team by owning a number of areas, including:* Preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for a diverse range of transactions, including retail operations, expense allocations, payments, and inventory movements* Reviewing inventory count sheets, unit conversions, and related adjustments* Managing certain bank and payment processes* Contributing to the preparation of various tax filings and internal reports* Analyzing, investigating, and documenting account and margin variances* Driving ongoing process improvement, with a constant goal to improve quality and efficiency## Qualifications**Education*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar field of study**Experience*** 1+ years of experience (or internship) in audit or accounting* Experience building and using complex Excel workbooks* Experience with an ERP system is a plus (we’ll train you)**Skills*** Attention to detail. Do you take pride in being detail-oriented?* Communication. Are you a proactive communicator and question-asker?* Organization. Can you stay organized while juggling priorities in a fast-paced environment?* Team-oriented initiative. Do you go the extra mile by default, especially to support your team?* Curiosity. Do you strive to constantly go deeper in understanding your work and the big picture?**WHAT FIRESTONE WALKER OFFERS:**An excellent benefits package including:* 100% paid premiums for employee including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance* Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)* Paid Sick Leave* 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching* 10 paid holidays per year* 50% off employee discount on food, beer, and merchandise* Employee gift card giveaways (redeemable for merchandise or beer)* Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+* FSA plan to save on out of pocket medical and dependent care expenses* Inclusive company culture that values and develops our employeesThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected class.