Senior Accountant - J.Sann & Son

Senior Accountant

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

• 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 or

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