Korbel Champagne Cellars, located in the beautiful Russian River Valley, has been producing California Champagne in Sonoma County since 1882. With a long-standing commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and operational excellence, we are proud to offer rewarding career opportunities in a unique and historic setting.

The Finance Department at Korbel Winery is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Cost Accountant to join our team. This full-time position is responsible for overseeing cost accounting functions related to vineyard, bulk wine, and packing production operations. The Senior Cost Accountant plays a critical role in inventory valuation, standard costing, monthly close, regulatory reporting, and financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making. The pay scale for this position is $39.57 – $53.43 per hour, depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•  Determine valuation of inventory and cost of sales using standard costing methods.
•  Establish and maintain standard costs for labor, materials, and overhead; track and analyze cost variances.
•  Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufactured products, including tirage, champagne, brandy, and wine.
•  Process and monitor seasonal crush operations, including tracking grape contract purchases and estate grape harvests.
•  Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports related to production operations.
•  Assist with regulatory reporting to state and federal agencies, including crush fees and excise taxes.
•  Partner with department heads in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets; analyze and report on budget-to-actual variances.
•  Support the annual financial audit by preparing documentation and coordinating physical inventory observations.
•  Develop and maintain accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cost accounting processes.
•  Review production-related invoices and approve proper account coding.
•  Perform detailed cost analyses and recommend operational and system improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
•  3–5 years of progressive experience in cost accounting or related accounting roles required.
•  Experience in a winery or manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
•  Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) accounting software highly desirable.
•  Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting principles, financial reporting, and budget administration.
•  Knowledge of internal and external auditing practices.
•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general PC applications.
•  Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•  Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
•  Ability to work effectively under pressure, particularly during month-end close and reporting deadlines.
•  Occasional walking or standing in production or warehouse environments may be required.

BENEFITS:
•  Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
•  Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
•  401(k) Plan with Company Match
•  Life Insurance
•  Paid Holidays
•  Paid Sick Leave
•  Paid Time Off
•  Tuition Reimbursement
•  Employee Discounts