Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant - remote/hybrid

About WhistlePig Whiskey:
Join the dynamic Accounting and Finance team at WhistlePig Whiskey, a renowned brand in the world of premium spirits. We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to contribute to our exciting and fast-paced environment. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape and innovate accounting processes within our team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Following training at WhistlePig Whiskey, the Staff Accountant will also support these functions for affiliated entities.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Assistant Controller and Director of Finance and Administration, the Staff Accountant will play a pivotal role in daily accounting functions, data entry, and reconciliations. The primary objective is to support the team in achieving timely and accurate monthly financial statements. This role is ideal for an experienced bookkeeper looking for career advancement or a recent college graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in the accounting field.

Responsibilities:
- Perform common accounting functions such as cash posting, invoice processing, balance sheet reconciliation, and fixed asset support.
- Trailblaze and refine processes related to accounting responsibilities within the WhistlePig Whiskey team.
- Extend support for these functions to affiliated entities, including Elizabethtown Community Hospital.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Controller and Director of Finance and Administration to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Minimum of an Associate degree in accounting or a related field, and 3-5 years of relevant experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Demonstrated experience in accounting functions, including data entry and reconciliations.
- Natural curiosity and a desire for continuous improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualities:
- Previous experience in the spirits or beverage industry a huge plus but not a requirement.

Location & Travel:

• Must live in Vermont and be able to travel to all production sites: Middlebury and Shoreham VT and Mineville, NY; relocation is not available for this position.
• Must be able to travel as needed for training, onboarding, and offsite meetings.

Salary & Benefits provided:

In addition to the opportunity to work with the world's leading rye whiskey, the compensation for this role is a competitive base salary plus a semi-annual bonus determined by individual performance paired with company performance and goals. A 401K company match, medical, dental, health and wellness benefits, in addition to paid Personal Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Company Holidays and paid Volunteer Time Off, are just some of the other flavors in our Benefits Blend!

WhistlePig Whiskey is committed to breaking the rules, defying tradition, and blazing new trails with determination, laughter, and grit. We changed the Rye Whiskey game over a decade ago, and continue to set the standard every day, in every way, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type 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. We also comply with the Fair Chance Act - no need to share a criminal history or undergo a background check until we offer you a job. If we have concerns about a related conviction, you can explain or dispute it.

If you are passionate about crunching numbers, continuous improvement, and collaboratiing with a creative crew in a team environment, we invite you to apply.