History

Lift Bridge Brewing Company is a leading regional production brewery in its 16th year of business, located in Stillwater, MN.

Description

Lift Bridge Brewing Company is looking for a new team member with strong accounting experience to perform and manage all accounting/finance and HR functions of our business, analyze business performance, and prepare detailed financial forecasting and reporting. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in a regional brewery and be a part of the Leadership team with a hybrid work schedule.
Experience in manufacturing, beer or alcoholic beverage industry is preferred but not required. The successful applicant will have extensive accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills to work with different departments, and exceptional organizational skills.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent preferred)
• 5-7 years of experience in Accounting
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise or other accounting software
• OrchestratedBeer, SAP Business One, or other ERP software experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work autonomously on multiple tasks in a face-paced environment
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform the accounting/finance and HR operations for the company including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, financial reporting, employee onboarding/payroll, cash management, tax compliance, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded timely and accurately
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Prepare monthly department financial performance reports
• Prepare and report monthly financial statements and key performance metrics
• Assist with excise tax reports and supplier reports to state and federal agencies
• Work with CPA firm to prepare tax returns and annual review
• Prepare and process payments for accounts payable and other financial obligations in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Customer service oriented customer management, ensuring timely receipts of cash from customers
• Reconcile and record deposits for all retail operations
• Process various accounting related reports as required by management or government agencies
• Handle the monthly close process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely financial reporting
• Accurately prepare balance sheet reconciliations and provides proper support.
• Prepare treasury and cash flow forecasting

Core Values

We are looking for someone who brings themselves to work and possesses our core values:

1. Quality
2. Brand
3. Team
4. Own it
5. Growth
6. Passion

Our Employees:

Lift Bridge is all about our people and workplace culture. As a member of the Lift Bridge team you can expect the following:

• To be compensated well based on experience and ability.
• Learning opportunities related to your position and career growth desires.
• Empowered to make decisions in line with strategic company goals.
• To be valued for your work and contribution to the team.
• PTO, Health Benefits, paid holidays and a positive work environment.
• 401K with Company Match
• Beer and Gear