Job Description

Atlanta-based Tip Top Cocktails, an independent company that produces tiny, delicious canned cocktails, is one of the leaders in the #1 fastest growing adult beverage category. The team is looking for a multi-dimensional candidate to play a critical role in building a world-class cocktail brand while partnering across the business to ensure our accounting systems and processes are running smoothly. Our goal is to be scalable as we push towards best-in-class operations.

Tip Top’s ideal Accounting Manager candidate will assist the CFO in: managing inventory reporting and documentation, owning close tasks, managing product margin, including revenue, inventory and the associated cost of goods sold, and supporting accrual-based accounting month-end/year-end close cycle. Experience working in a high growth and fast-paced environment will be extremely helpful. A strong work ethic, high professional standards, and the capacity to get things done independently are essential for this role. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated and ambitious individual with an eye for detail and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of inventory accounting experience, ideally in the BevAlc or CPG industry
• Strong knowledge in application of accrual-based accounting policies and practices
• Experience with monthly close procedures including generating journal entries and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
• Solid understanding of accounting life-cycle and all that it entails for startups and growing businesses to succeed
• Familiarity with Sales and Excise tax calculations and submissions
• Excited about navigating a hyper-growth, rapidly changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment
• A highly collaborative and communicative team player and self-starter willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, data charts, etc.)
• Ability to adapt to change, effectively manage multiple tasks/projects, and provide timely feedback and visibility while keeping management aware of key issues
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, able to communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making
• Super serious about your work (without taking yourself too seriously)
• Positive, kind, and excited by a challenge
• Atlanta-based

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with CFO in performing the accounting close and reporting process, assuring that month-end, quarterly, and year-end close tasks and reconciliations are completed accurately and timely
• Support the preparation of month-end journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules (payroll, cash, accruals, prepaids, allocations, and application of inventory)
• Support the accounts payable process to ensure proper and consistent coding and timely payments for vendors and employee expenses
• Review product margin activities during the month-end close while maintaining a pulse on COGS and gross margin accuracy
• Work closely with the Supply Chain lead to manage and implement changes to inventory
• Review and analyze monthly supply chain activity and determine additional monthly accruals or required adjusting journal entries 
• Support the accounting function while driving efficiency & automation to keep up with the demands of Tip Top’s high-growth business
• Work on monthly forecast against budget including cash flow projections
• Build models and develop key metrics that support Tip Top’s strategic direction (i.e., profitability, margin optimization, sales productivity, marketing impact and efficiency, revenue growth, unit economics)
• Provide ad-hoc analysis for the Accounting team and senior management

EXTRA CREDIT

• 2+ years start-up or early stage ($5-20MM revenue) experience
• QuickBooks experience
• Experience with Bill.com and Expensify
• Proud holder of a CPA (or looking to be one very soon!)

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flex PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team of people who collectively are changing the landscape of the alcoholic beverage industry

COMPANY VALUES

Tip Top is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Tip Top is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our experiences as a Tip Top employee. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, and experience a culture that is free of harassment, racism, and discrimination. 

WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION? PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO JOBS@TIPTOPCOCKTAILS.COM