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Bookkeeper / Accountant

Lake Chelan Winery

Chelan, WA

Job Description:

Location: Chelan, Washington
Type: Full-time preferred
Start Date: ASAP

About Us:
We’re a family-owned hospitality and wine business with multiple locations across the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on producing quality products, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Bookkeeper / Accountant to join our team and keep our financial records accurate and up-to-date.

Position Overview:
The Bookkeeper / Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks, financial record-keeping, and account reconciliation using QuickBooks Online. This role requires strong organizational skills, a high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities:
•  Manage monthly close tasks in QuickBooks Online to include revenue recognition and account reconciliation.
•  Record financial transactions (sales, purchases, expenses, payments) accurately.
•  Oversee cost accounting systems and processes for a manufacturing entity.
•  Book bank and credit card expenses and reconcile statements monthly.
•  Oversee AP/AR efforts and run Payroll for up to 200 seasonal and 50 full time equivalent employees.
•  Manage and maintain organized digital and physical financial records.
•  Complete all monthly and quarterly employment and regulatory taxes and filings.
•  Generate basic financial reports for management review.
•  Support year-end tax preparation by working with our CPA.
•  Advise ownership and management on cost controllership issues, reduce overspending and drive cost savings by identifying redundancies and cost overruns.

Qualifications:
•  Proven experience with QuickBooks Online (required).
•  Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience (hospitality or retail industry a plus).
•  Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
•  Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets).
•  High attention to detail and accuracy.
•  Must be able to follow a schedule and do routine things routinely.
•  Ability to concentrate and avoid distractions.
•  Ability to maintain confidentiality with financial information.
•  Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively.

Preferred Skills:
•  Experience with multi-location or multi-entity accounting
•  Knowledge of Washington and Idaho sales tax reporting
•  Familiarity with payroll software

Compensation & Benefits:
•  Competitive hourly wage or salary (DOE)
•  Flexible schedule options (for the right candidate)
•  Employee discounts on wine, dining, and merchandise
•  Opportunity to grow within a dynamic, family-owned company

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Thursday, August 14th
Type of Work:
Full Time
Job Category:
Job Level:
Mid-Level
Compensation:
$16.66 ‍−‌ $3O.OO

Contact Information:

Lake Chelan Winery
Benjamin Williams