Senior Accountant - J.Sann & Son

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 https://careers.swisher.com or https://drewestate.com/careers

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.