Financial Reporting Accountant

The Boston Beer Company

. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities to help ensure timely and accurate reporting .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $67,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis, while ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements. Proficient in organizing and validating financial information to support accurate internal and external reporting.

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Financial ReportingJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationSarbanes-Oxley Act ComplianceMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationVariance AnalysisAccount ReconciliationJournal Entry PreparationFinancial Close Processes

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsEnterprise Resource Planning SystemsFinancial Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant

Industry Keywords

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesFinancial Reporting ControlsInternal Audit ProcessesExternal Audit Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities to help ensure timely and accurate reporting
Prepare recurring journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for assigned financial statement accounts
Compile and validate financial information used in internal and external reporting
Assist with financial statements, management reporting packages, and related supporting documentation
Perform account and financial statement variance analyses and research identified differences
Maintain organized documentation for reported balances, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures
Coordinate with Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other internal partners to obtain and validate information required for financial reporting
Perform assigned financial reporting controls, support Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements, and respond to requests from internal and external auditors
Identify and escalate reporting discrepancies, control concerns, and process issues while supporting improvements to reporting templates, reconciliations, schedules, and related processes
Work in a standard office environment, including extended computer use, with occasional travel based on business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
1–3 years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or related experience
Foundational understanding of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial statement preparation
Experience preparing or reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Ability to organize and validate financial information accurately
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines during financial close periods
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to sit and work at a computer or tablet for extended periods
Certified Public Accountant credential or progress toward certification (preferred)
Internship or professional experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, audit, or financial reporting (preferred)
Exposure to monthly, quarterly, or annual financial close processes (preferred)
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning, consolidation, or financial reporting systems (preferred)
Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley Act controls or internal and external audit processes (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Generous healthcare on day one
Stock purchase plan
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Fertility/adoption support
Free financial coaching
Health & wellness program and discounts
Professional development & training
Free beer!