What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - Hybrid position at Heritance Vintners?
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: Hybrid between Hopland/Napa, CA
Position Overview: Reporting to our VP of Finance, we are looking for an experienced 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 in Finance & Accounting required
- 5 years of work experience in Accounting
- Winery experience required
- Knowledge of Accounting Systems (Elite, Cognos) and T&E (Concur) is preferred
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Strong communication, both written and verbal
- Superior organizational skills, detail oriented, must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Understands importance of accuracy and timeliness/deadlines
- Ability to work independently and in a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented atmosphere
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft office and Quickbooks is required
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.