Accountant

Willamette Valley Vineyards (NASDAQ: WVVI & WVVIP) is seeking an outstanding Accountant to join our team at the beautiful Estate in the Salem Hills. This onsite position is ideal for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with accounting experience, along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay with benefits, including health, dental and vision benefits, plus 401(k)
• Coming to work each day at a beautiful winery in the Salem Hills.

Accountant Responsibilities:

• Preparing and inputting complex journal entries.
• Month-end close processes.
• Prepare reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Prepare internal and external audit schedules.
• Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets and liabilities.
• Coordinate bulk wine inventory, packaging and supplies, counts.
• Liaison for Production and Vineyard teams on labor tracking, inventory purchases and sales.
• Be the resource for Sales team on inventory movements.
• Coordinate with the Compliance team on inventory movements.
• Vineyard development costs tracking.
• Harvest cost accounting and Vintrace reconciliation.
• Investigate unusual/non-routine transactions and report findings and recommendations.
• Participate in special projects utilizing technical accounting and analytical skills to make recommendations.
• Other tasks as assigned by the CFO and Controller.
• Supports company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural, and “green” environment.

Requirements:

• BA or BS in Accounting or closely related field.
• CPA and/or CMA desirable but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• 5 or more years of experience with increasing responsibility in career progression.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Be able to comfortably work in an intensely deadline-oriented environment.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational, interpersonal, time management, and written skills.
• Multi-task with heavy volume of requests.
• Communicate through active listening skills and gather accurate insights to human behavior.
• Work effectively with associates at all levels of the organization.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the region's leading wineries, earning the title “One of America's Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site