Accountant

Job description
Rutherford Wine Company is seeking a Sr Accountant to join our Accounting Team! As our primary Accountant, you will be responsible for performing various accounting functions including preparing month end close, fixed assets schedules, inventory costing, valuation, and compliance. Duties may include specialized recordkeeping, journal entries, account reconciliations and compliance activities, relating to the General Accounting functions. You will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, including wine/alcohol compliance and tax filings. The right candidate for this role will be able to work within deadlines and drive continuous improvement to deliverables and processes. This position provides an opportunity for an Accountant to join a company where the Accounting and Finance team acts as a critical partner in support of a growing organization. This position will be based in Lodi, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Active role in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing procedures, communicate monthly closing status to relevant parties, preparing journal entries, general ledger analysis, variance explanations, and other accounting related processe

s

• Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger mainten

ane

• Analyze cost center reports for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the Controllers’ att

enton

• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis to assist the Controller, Executive team, and the Winemaker with de

cisins.

• Own and understand the fixed asset process, including creating asset numbers, capitalizing, disposing, tracking CIP and various recon

ciliaions

• Prepare various federal, state, and local tax reports including 702 reports, Federal Excise tax payment, monthly and annual CA

excis tax.

• Calculate and record monthly inventory costing for Material, Bulk

and Cae wine

• Assist in the preparation of year-end audit and tax

return upport.

• Identify inefficiencies and implement best-p

racticepolicies

Job Reqirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Acc

ounting, CP preferred

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in wine industry accounting, including c

ost experiene is a plus

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detai

l and knowlede of US GAAP

• Effective communication, presentati

on and inter-prsonal skills

• Organization and a goal-oriented mindset are criti

cal requirement for this role

• Specific Skills required: Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Micr

osoft NAV expeience desirable

Rutherfo

rd Wine Company’s edication to You:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical

, Vision, Dental an 401k contribution

•

A pleasant and relaed work environment

•

Wine perks includin a 50% win

e discount

• Wine eucation opportuniti

es

Accounting office s located in Lodi C

a.

The Winery is locatd in the Napa Valley.

Rutherford Wine Company was founded in 2005 and is known for its flagship brand Rutherford Ranch. Rutherford Wine Company is a family-owned winery with three generations committed to sustainability and the crafting of fine wines. Our Rutherford Ranch Winery and Estate Vineyards are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. The family owned and managed Rutherford Wine Company offers a portfolio of wines that showcases the rich diversity of California’s premier growing regions. Some of our brands include Predator, Four Virtues,

and the newly release premium brand Torcia.

Rutherford Wine Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, ****** orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, ****** stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally p