Position Summary Brella Beverage is a founder-led spirits manufacturing and co-packing company that has grown from a single facility to two licensed production sites in the Chicago area. As we scale, we've created a newly defined Accounting Manager role for an experienced accounting professional.. This is a dedicated, non-fractional part-time position — 20 hours per week, on-site in Itasca. You'll personally own the books — bookkeeping, AR/AP, bi-weekly payroll, invoicing, purchase orders, and payments — while also supporting the general ledger across both entities, and supporting the delivery of monthly financials and a weekly cash flow forecast, and helping us strengthen accounting processes and systems as the company grows. Key ResponsibilitiesBookkeeping & Financial Operations Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online (QBO), including chart of accounts integrity, journal entries, and month-end close Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor invoice processing, client invoicing, and collections Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, including adjustments and benefits deductions Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly Ensure journal entries are supported by appropriate documentation and accounting treatment General Ledger & Reconciliations Maintain the general ledger across entities Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve open items Support accurate entity-level allocation given Brella's shared excise tax reporting structure across both facilities Reporting Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement) to leadership Prepare a weekly cash flow forecast to support short-term liquidity planning Flag notable discrepancies or anomalies in AR/AP, payroll, or bank activity Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable / Purchasing Issue client invoices and purchase orders in line with commercial agreements and production schedules Manage vendor payment runs and ensure payments are made accurately and on schedule Monitor AR/AP aging and proactively resolve discrepancies Compliance & Controls Help establish and maintain written accounting policies and procedures Identify and escalate complex or judgment-based accounting issues to leadership or external CPA for resolution Support preparation of financial data needed for TTB excise tax filings and other regulatory reporting, in coordination with the compliance team Maintain recordkeeping and supporting schedules that sustain audit-readiness across both DSP-licensed facilities Support the external CPA/tax preparer relationship and assist with lender or investor due diligence requests as directed by leadership. Process & Systems Improvement Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend or implement improvements as the company scales Leverage

QBO, MRP

system, and other tools to improve accuracy, automation, and reporting insight, including supporting new system rollouts from an accounting and internal-controls perspective Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and cash management decisions Work with the commercial team on invoicing and client billing questions Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance on the agreed on-site schedule Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time. QualificationsMinimum Qualifications 7+ years of accounting experience, including full-cycle bookkeeping, AR/AP, and payroll processing Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) required Experience managing the general ledger and performing account/balance sheet reconciliations Experience independently preparing monthly financial statements and cash flow forecasts Strong Excel skills Able to work on-site in Itasca, IL Regular and predictable attendance Preferred Qualifications Experience in beverage, food manufacturing, or another production/inventory-intensive industry Experience managing accounting across multiple entities or locations, including intercompany reconciliations Experience supporting ERP or accounting system implementations or process improvements Familiarity with excise tax or other regulated-industry financial reporting requirements Experience with expense management tools (e.g., Ramp) a plus EducationMinimum Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or commensurate industry experience Substantial hands-on bookkeeping/accounting experience Preferred Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment Experience in the CPG and/or bottling industry CPA or CMA a plus

Pay:

$45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance

Work Location:

In person