Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a wine industry organization in St Helena, California. This role is well suited for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can manage core accounting activities, contribute to a timely close cycle, and help maintain reliable financial reporting. The position offers the opportunity to work independently while partnering across departments to support accurate records, compliance, and ongoing process improvement.

Responsibilities:
• Manage key accounting activities across the general ledger, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, tracking fixed assets, and reviewing fluctuations in financial results.
• Lead assigned portions of the monthly close cycle and ensure deadlines are met with accurate supporting documentation.
• Produce recurring financial and operational reports, reviewing transactions for completeness, coding accuracy, and consistency with accounting standards.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain supporting schedules to promote accurate and dependable reporting.
• Investigate reconciliation issues, resolve variances, and follow through on discrepancies affecting account balances or bank activity.
• Monitor cash movement, collections, disbursements, and account balances to support strong financial oversight.
• Maintain effective internal controls and follow company policies and regulatory requirements to reduce risk and safeguard assets.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, assist with audit readiness, support tax-related reporting, and provide backup guidance to AP/AR team members and the Accounting Manager as needed.
• Recommend and implement workflow improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and overall accounting operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on involvement in general ledger work and month-end close.

• Background in the wine industry is strongly preferred.

• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, fixed asset schedules, and financial statements.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and pivot tables.

• Familiarity with ERP accounting systems, with experience in Business Central and Continia preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively

For immediate consideration, please call Amanda Howell at 707-578-3355.

Compensation

$95,000.00-$105,000.00 Yearly

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