DescriptionExempt or Non Exempt: ExemptPosition Summary:The Accountant reports to the Controller. The position is responsible for general ledger and financial reporting integrity, account reconciliations, assists with regulatory compliance, ad hoc reporting and analysis, and software systems support and works closely with all departments. Essential Job Duties:
- Prepare and process journal entries
- Manage the month-end process to ensure the integrity of the financial statements
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Item Inventory reconciliation
- Cost accounting for finished goods and grapes/wine
- Prepare all excise, sales and use tax returns
- Prepare federal and state monthly compliance reports
- Provide operational support for Business Central and other software systems as a finance liaison
- Assist with process improvements
- Cap Ex for accounting purposes
- Back up to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Minimum Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required
- Minimum 7 years of experience in an accounting position
- Must have a strong understanding of accounting and the ability to solve problems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of federal, state and local tax regulations
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Experience in wholesale, manufacturing and retail accounting
- Ideal candidate thrives in fast paced environment and must be very detail oriented
Physical Demands and Working Environment:These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Environment:Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interruptions.Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach,and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate (Ex: Office) equipment, requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computerkeyboard and to verbally communicate to exchange information.Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.