Accounting Manager

At Galaxy Wine Company, we believe the foundation of our success is our people. We started with this belief when we opened our doors in Portland in 1999 and it has since been the cornerstone of our success. We are a mid-sized Fine Wine wholesaler in the state of Oregon with Sales Representatives statewide, servicing off and on premise from chain retail to fine dining accounts, and everything in between. We sell wines from all over the world, with a heavy focus on NW, France, Italy, and Spain. Our #1 goal is outstanding customer service, and this value drives our entire team.

From brand marketing, sales, finance, and operations to dedicated in-house public relations, digital and creative services, our distinguished leadership team is driven by industry leaders around the country. We value family heritage, and wine of distinction.

COME WORK WITH US

We inspire and promote a passion for wine from the most distinguished properties and terroirs around the world through exceptional marketing, education, and brand-building. We develop mutually rewarding, long-term relationships with our employees and winery and trade partners, while striving to be globally recognized as the leader of fine wines, setting the standard for integrity, quality, and excellence.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

ABOUT THE JOB

Galaxy Wine Company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with managerial and accounting experience. This individual should have the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

The Accounting Manager will assist the Controller (NY) in tracking and evaluating day-to-day activities and with the month end and year end close. Accounting Manager responsibilities include implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting information. This position will manage the Portland Accounting team which consists of an AP and AR Specialist.

THE DAY-TO DAY

• Full responsibility for the preparation of general ledger journal entries for the month-end close in a timely manner.
• Verifies, allocates, posts accounts, and reconciles for both accounts payables and receivable.
• Prepares and records revenue entries.
• Understands, analyzes and completes monthly bank statements reconciliations, including explaining and reclassifying variances.
• Weekly preparation of all payment runs, including checks, wires etc.
• Identifies and records any fixed assets activity.
• Monitors and analyzes accounting data.
• Establishes and enforces proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
• Assists in coordinating and completing annual audits.
• Improves systems and procedures and initiates corrective actions.
• Meets financial accounting objectives.
• Establishes and maintains fiscal files and records document transaction.
• Leads, coach, develop, and motivate a cohesive high-performing team.

*This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and that the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

AM I THE RIGHT FIT?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Wine and Spirits industry experience a plus.
• Proven working experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, Accounting software and databases.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• High-attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organized and excellent follow-through a must; detail-oriented and deadline driven.
• Proactive, self-motivated, takes initiative and ability to direct and supervise.
• Team player with a positive attitude; flexible to adapt to changing needs/priorities.