SUMMARY:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the integrity of financial data and associated reporting. This individual will ensure accurate and timely reporting, maintenance of accounting records, efficient processing, and be a steward of established financial controls.

Assignments may involve work of a confidential nature, necessitating exposure to sensitive information and contacts requiring considerable discretion, judgment, tact, and diplomacy, as well as a practical knowledge of company policies, practices, and procedures. Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize are imperative.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform and manage the daily operations of accounting related to winery. Among the responsibilities are the following (other duties may be assigned):
•  Manage day-to-day accounting operations.
•  Manage general ledger accounting including A/P, A/R, Payroll, Inventory, Inter-entity, and Cash Accounts.
•  Ensure all internal accounting processes are timely and accurately completed –alignment to budget classifications, departmental classes, and capitalization policies is critical.
•  Provide guidance when required to Accounts Payable & Compliance Specialist.
•  Assist with annual budgeting process.
•  Enter and maintain budget information within accounting system.
•  Compile, review, and process payroll biweekly within ADP, post payroll to general ledger, disburse paychecks, maintain payroll records, administrate retirement program, and other employee benefits.
•  Generate reports for management, staff, and other constituent use.
•  Prepare weekly debt summary for cash management purposes.
•  Sales Administration:
•  Prepare weekly “Flash” Sales and Monthly Sales reports for distribution to management and operations.
•  Generate invoices and book sales for wholesale (NIO) and direct-to-consumer (DTC)
•  Prepare monthly customer statements and distribute
•  Follow-up with customers on past due balances.
•  Enter orders for fulfillment by 3PL company
•  Harvest Responsibilities:
•  Initiate and track annual Pesticide Use Reports;
•  Create and maintain purchase and sales spreadsheet;
•  Process weight tag information and assessment fees;
•  Invoice/track grape sales; and
•  Grape Crush Report data entry.
•  Create, distribute, and book employee credit card allocations.
•  Conduct periodic reviews of financial procedures and make progressive recommendations for changes and/or improvements.
•  Support tax-return preparation for winery, farming, and related operating entities. Assist Accounts Payable and Compliance Specialist with sales and excise tax reporting and payments.
•  Prepare schedules and provide records to CPA firm. Post adjusting entries and closing books at year-end.
•  Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized manner.
•  Assist with other special projects as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 5 years of experience working in accounting, public and/or private. Significant experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
•  CPA license appreciated, though not required. Helps with tracking to develop into Controller role.
•  Wine industry and/or FMCG experience preferred.
•  While currently on QuickBooks Enterprise, familiarity with MS Dynamics NAV or MS D365 is a plus.
•  Solid analytical and advanced Excel skills preferred.
•  Strong desire to set standards and improve upon and support best practices in all facets of the business.
•  Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey important information to executive team and owner.
•  Ability to balance multiple demands, prioritize tasks, and retain clear focus.
•  Results orientated team player that maintains a positive, supportive, cooperative, proactive, and can-do attitude towards work and co-workers.