Job Advertisement: Accountant
Peju Province Winery is a progressive family owned and operated winery located in the
heart of the Napa Valley. Farming organically and sustainably, our estate-grown fruit
develops into wines that exhibit a graceful pairing of power and elegance.
The position of Accountant is an interesting career opportunity for someone who will
lead inventory control, accounts receivable, general ledger and financial reporting. This
position ensures accuracy and timeliness is consistently met and is responsible for
performing specialized calculations, developing company processes, and creating
reports that contribute to the effective operation and success of the company. The
Finance department operates as a service-oriented and valuable support unit for all
departments in the company.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Facilitate month end and year end close procedures.
• Prepare, examine and analyze monthly financial statements, supporting schedules
and financial reports for review and distribution. Ensure accuracy, completeness and
conformity to reporting and procedural standards.
• Analyze revenues, commissions and expenses to ensure proper recording.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets according to schedule. Prepare monthly
reports that compare budgeted costs to actual cost.
• Prepare and reconcile all entries for the Company's entities.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and
strengthen internal controls.
• Maintain and protect information confidential and proprietary at all times.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze fixed asset inventory, preparing periodic reports that
compare to actual asset inventory.
• Establish and maintain property, barrel and inventory records.
• Track, reconcile and record transfers/additions to any inventory movement (shipping,
trucking, bottling) including no charges.
• Input, manage and adjust monthly physical inventory counts to accounting system.
• Prepare monthly inventory variance reports for distribution to management.
• Perform month-end close process including input of adjusting and closing GL entries
and monthly account reconciliations.
• Review and analyze proposed journal entries, accounting classifications,financial
statements, records and reports to ensure the reasonableness of financial results.
• Prepare and distribute balance sheets, profit and loss, salary and wages, material and
overhead cost reports.
• Assist in documenting, developing and maintaining policies and procedures associated
with the general ledger and monthly close process, including recommendations for
process enhancements to policies and procedures and reliable internal controls.
• Assist in year-end closing process.
• Ensure control of remittances received, proper posting to accounts, preparation of
transmittal documents, and preparation of documentations for input into financial
system.
• Distribute and review weekly aging reports, noting financial status of customers and
collections.
To qualify for this position, the successful candidate must have:
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent skills and experience
• At least two years of general ledger accounting experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to interpret accounting data, analyze reports and implement actions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and enhance internal and external customer relationships
• Ability to solve problems in a creative manner
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to, Word,
Excel, and Access
• Ability to learn new systems and procedures
• Knowledge of AMS financial system
• Winery accounting experience
Peju Province Winery offers a competitive salary with a high growth potential for
someone who has a clear strategic career objective.