Job Description

Heritance is the cornerstone Napa Valley brand of the Taub Family Vineyards. A commitment to classic Napa Valley style sets Heritance wines apart and deeply roots them in America’s most celebrated wine region. The name Heritance is fittingly derived from a combination of “heritage” and “inheritance,” signifying the start of a new tradition and the continuation of an enduring legacy. The valley oak pictured on the label, a familiar sight in any Napa landscape, represents the Taub family’s deep wine industry roots in California and further reinforces the wine’s connection with its provenance. The diamond at the base of the tree symbolizes the seed that remains planted for future generations. Under the experienced eye of chief winemaker Tom Hinde, Heritance wines uphold a tradition of elegance. The winery represents the best sites in St. Helena, Yountville, Oakville and Rutherford – including Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III. For more visit: www.heritancevintners.com

Location: Mendoncino County, CA

Position Overview: Reporting to our VP of Finance, we are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Liaise with finance colleagues, VP of Finance and CFO to improve financial procedures
Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and alert the CFO if necessary
Coordinate semi-annual audits and assist the CFO in running audits
Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MBA/CPA a plus
8 years of experience in accounting
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of business trends
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like ERP system, QuickBooks & T&E systems
Advanced MS Excel skills including Formulas, V-lookup and pivot tables
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Strong communication, both written and verbal
Superior organizational skills, detail oriented, must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft office
Industry knowledge a plus

Benefits Overview:

Heritance Vintners offers a competitive compensation package including medical, paid vacation, personal time off and 8 paid company holidays.

Heritance Vintners is an equal opportunity employer.

This job was posted on Thu Nov 05 2020 and expired on Sun Nov 08 2020.

Minimum $27K /yr

$86K /yr Average

Maximum $417K /yr

Tasks

Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.

Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.

Prepare adjusting journal entries.

Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.

Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.

Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.

Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.

Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.

Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.

Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans.

Represent clients before taxing authorities and provide support during litigation involving financial issues.

Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals.

Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities.

Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and location of property.

Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.