Rack & Riddle, the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the US, is looking to add an Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to our growing team!


The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the full cycle of Accounts Payable operations in a growing environment. This role requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member. The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in our financial close process from invoice processing to account reconciliations and assists in day-to-day financial operations alongside the finance team. A flexible, solution-oriented mindset is valued, as priorities may shift and process improvements may be implemented frequently.

Essential Responsibilities

Full Cycle Accounts Payable:
•  Process medium to high volumes of invoices, including matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents.
•  Ensure accurate and timely data entry by efficiently using accounting and payable systems efficiently and effectively.
•  Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors delivering exceptional customer service.
•  Gather, maintain, and validate accurate vendor information (W-9 forms, updated payments instructions, and account details).
•  Process vendor payments through various methods on a weekly basis (e.g., check runs, ACH transfers, EFT).
Month-End Close Procedures:
•  Prepare and post monthly expense accrual and prepaid journal entries across multiple business sites, including full management of related amortization schedules.
•  Reconcile and manage corporate credit card transactions.
•  Assist in preparing various financial reports and schedules to support the financial close process.
Vendor Relations:
•  Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
•  Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
•  Resolve vendor disputes effectively and efficiently escalating to the Assistant Controller when appropriate.
Internal Controls:
•  Enforce and adhere to company’s internal controls and policies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
•  Assist with audits and other compliance activities.
Other Duties:
•  Support ad-hoc projects related to finance or accounting, such as system implementations, compliance building or internal audit proceedings as the Accounts Payable subject matter expert.
•  Lead the Accounts Payable function with an eye for process improvement.
•  Provide training to new team members, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles, and offer ongoing support to existing team members by addressing questions, concerns, or issues they may encounter in day-to-day


The successful candidate’s background includes: 

•  •  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; Associate’s degree combined with 5+ years of relevant experience in full-cycle accounts payable will also be considered.
•  Demonstrated 3–5 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle Accounts Payable, including ownership of AP processes, vendor relationships, and enforcement of internal controls.
•  Experience in the wine industry is preferred but not required.
•  Strong understanding of US GAAP.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and related financial tools.
•  Experience with advanced Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP, e.g. Netsuite) and automated payment systems (e.g. Stampli) is preferred.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Detail oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•  Ability to report to Healdsburg, CA up to 5 days per week.
•  Strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines in a high-growth environment.
•  Flexible, adaptable, and eager to contribute to process improvements and ongoing change.


Summary

Established in 2007 in Northern California by wine industry veterans Rebecca Faust and Bruce Lundquist, Rack & Riddle was founded with the mission to craft superior sparkling wines. Through years of steadfast dedication and thoughtful expansion, Rack & Riddle has become the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States with 3.5 million cases of capacity. An exceptional winemaking team dedicated to the mastery of sparkling wine supported by state-of-the-art technology, delivers turnkey grape-to-bottle, wine-to-bottle, and private label sparkling wine services with tank sizes ranging from 500 to 100,000 gallons. Four modern wineries located in Healdsburg, Geyserville and Lodi specialize in Méthode Champenoise, Charmat, and in-line carbonation solutions producing the best of all things sparkling. The company prides itself on being an upstanding member of the communities in which it operates and is committed to operating fairly, ethically, and sustainably.

Rack & Riddle is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is subject to a background check in accordance with applicable laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

This role's compensation is anticipated to fit within the stated range. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend on numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate skills, knowledge and education.