Staff Accountant

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Vacation accrual

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. You will evaluate complex transactions, record to the GL, and support month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or equivalent, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to analyze data to guide management decisions. We offer extensive benefits and a path to growth within a leading beverage distributor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of demonstrated full-cycle accounting experience.
• Two years of demonstrated experience with accounting principles and GL systems.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, review and process journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for month-/quarter-end processing.
• Post daily cash activities.
• Evaluate transactions and record to the GL to ensure financials are accurate and complete.
• Compile and analyze complex accounting information to inform management decisions.
• Provide data-driven analyses and perform comparative analyses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

GAAP reasoning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years experience or equivalent

Tools

General Ledger systems

Job description

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people– and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family‑owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Staff Accountant will evaluate complex transactions and record to the GL as necessary to ensure financials are accurate and complete. This role is also responsible for the completion of complex balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Calculate, review and process journal entries and balance sheet/account reconciliation in preparation for month‑end and/or quarter‑end processing
• Posting daily cash activities
• Evaluate transactions and record to the GL as necessary to ensure the financials are accurate and complete
• Compile and analyze complex accounting information to provide management with accounting information necessary to make critical business decisions
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of demonstrated full‑cycle accounting experience
• Two years of demonstrated experience of accounting principles and GL systems

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an affirmative action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.