Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant 

Palm Bay International, a dynamic family-owned company, offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive portfolios of imported wines and spirits, including over 50 suppliers from around the globe. Among Palm Bay’s most valued assets is its remarkable network of long-term partnerships with the foremost wholesale companies in all 50 states, as well as the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. With the crucial collaboration of these partners, Palm Bay’s portfolio meets the needs of every level of the industry, from independent restaurants and retail stores, to chain accounts, supermarkets, hotels, airlines, cruise ships, duty-free accounts and U.S. military bases. This impressive roster of brands, accounts, and relationships positions Palm Bay as a major source of fine wines and spirits and an industry leader in the U.S. marketplace. For more visit: www.palmbay.com. 

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Location: Port Washington, NY office (4-day Hybrid, M-Th) 

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

Cover all aspects of accounting, including, but not limited to: 

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  Preparation of monthly accrual, recurring journal entries (Prepaid, Depreciation, Accrual) 

  
  

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  Dropship billing 

  
  

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  Navan (T&E expenses) review/audit 

  
  

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  Sales taxes filing on a monthly/quarterly/yearly basis 

  
  

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  Maintenance of Corporate taxes and Excise taxes schedules 

  
  

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  Bank Reconciliation 

  
  

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  Yearly Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss) preparation in QuickBooks. 

  
  

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  Ad hoc projects 

  
  

Qualifications/Requirements: 

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  Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance is .  

  
  

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  2-3 years of relevant experience in accounting 

  
  

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  Knowledge of accounting systems (Elite, Cognos, BC Dynamics) and T&E (Navan (former Trip Actions)) is helpful 

  
  

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  Knowledge of QuickBooks is .  

  
  

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  Advanced Excel skills  (Pivot, V-Lookup), high level of proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications 

  
  

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  Basic accounting understanding is a must.  

  
  

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  Strong communication, both written and oral 

  
  

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  Superior organizational skills, detail oriented, must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines 

  
  

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  Self-Starter; Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere. 

  
  

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  Understands accuracy/timeliness  when handling funds.  

  
  

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  Industry knowledge a plus 

  
  

Salary Range: $65-70k annual 

Benefits Overview: 

Palm Bay offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), paid vacation, personal time off and 11 paid company holidays. 

Palm Bay International is an equal opportunity employer.