The Accountant supports the company’s expense management system, internal reporting, and accounting system. This position is valued for their participation in general accounting, federal and state compliance, maintaining and working with internal and external partners. The Accountant collaborates with sales and logistics managers and works closely with the Controller and one other accountant. This position includes accounting for vineyards, winery and tasting room transactions (total of 5 LLCs). This role is perfect for a detail oriented, focused accounting team member.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Accounting:
o Reconciliation of balance sheet items, including additions to fixed asset database.
o General monthly journal entries
o Accounts Payable and Receivables
o DTC order upload to accounting software as needed using specific upload software.
o Daily transaction updates to the general ledger

Inventory Management:
o Monthly inventory reconciliations of all wine by SKU
o Update production expenses within the bulk tracking system and create related journal entries.

Payroll:
o Process bi-monthly payroll for Vineyard and Ranch employees, including journal entries and intercompany payroll billbacks, related IRA filings and consulting services invoices.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:
o Process all AP through specific AP software by obtaining manager approvals, ensuring completion of AP and credit card transaction uploads and following up on rejected AP.
o Knowledge of yearly budget and corresponding general ledger to accurately assign expenses. Ability to communicate with team members about their expenses as needed.
o Responsible for maintaining communication with vendors and AR customers. This role is the point of contact. Includes upkeep of vendor data and W-9 paperwork.
o Generate timely AR invoices for wholesale sales, custom crush services, barrel and bulk wine sales, vineyard lease and expense reimbursement invoices.
o Assist in creating grape harvest invoices as well as digital file management for Vineyard invoices.

Tax Support:
o Assistance with yearly filing of 1099s for each entity.
o Miscellaneous support duties for yearly LLC tax filings as needed.

Sales and Excise Tax Filing:
o File the required sales and winegrower excise tax returns for California in conjunction with the winemaking team.
o Complete the beverage manufacturer and distributor tax returns monthly including tax data input in the accounting software.
o Maintain communication with Compliance Consultant and help manage any compliance related needs.

Vineyard Class Allocations and Property Allocations:
o Allocations via journal entries for shared vineyard expenses and locations.
o Journal entries to allocate vineyard employee payroll costs to specific vineyard properties.


EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
•  Business or Accounting Degree (associate or bachelor’s degree) or relevant work experience.
•  Exceptional skills with MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
•  Accounting software experience (QuickBooks Desktop). Experience with payroll and compliance software is a plus.
•  Excellent organizational and time management skills
•  Outstanding communication skills both oral and in writing
•  Ability to use problem solving and advanced judgment skills to make decisions in situations where there are no established procedures
•  Ability to coordinate multiple projects, set priorities, and deliver projects with deadlines
•  Attention to detail and confidentiality
•  Ability to manage change and adapt to quick-changing environment
•  Must be reliable, punctual and able to work a flexible schedule when needed
•  Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. from time to time

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by the Assistant Controller.