Accounting Manager

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Accounting Manager

Company Overview

Trefethen Family Vineyards is a family-owned estate vineyard and winery in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. For over fifty years, we have been crafting distinguished estate grown wines that express the unique spirit of our land, vines, and people. Our core values include family, respect, sustainability, authenticity, learning and joy! With professional leadership and a dedicated team of employees handling every aspect of the operation, from the soil to the table, our business is truly thriving.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager possesses a thorough understanding of accounting practices and principles and is responsible for many of the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. With exceptional attention to detail, time management skills, and project management skills, they are expected to process important data in an accurate and timely manner.This position also manages complex accounting activities including, but not limited to, financial reporting and the preparation of the general ledger and year-end audit.

Specific Duties

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure in accordance with GAAP
• Manage the Accounting Specialist and various day-to-day accounting operations, including payables, receivables, and tax preparation
• Maintain the daily cashflow spreadsheet, resolve discrepancies, and prepare monthly cash report
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Complete the monthly inter-company billing and entries
• Process credit card refunds in payment gateway
• Manage and oversee the month and year-end close process including subledger review, GL mapping, and posting
• Serve as the primary point of contact with our third party compliance service provider, overseeing the precise and punctual handling of state tax filings, licenses, and reports for both our DTC and wholesale channels
• Manage the timely submission of tax returns to Federal and State agencies, including the TTB, Board of Equalization, and Napa County Property Statements, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Take a proactive approach in preserving all TTB and ABC licenses and permits
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with department heads to support overall company goals and objectives
• Create ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed
• Collaborate with Controller to ensure a smooth and timely year-end audit
• Coordinate and facilitate the process of documenting accounting policies and procedures
• Monitor, follow, and enforce internal controls

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting preferred or 5+ years of experience in accounting
• Wine industry accounting experience is preferred but not required
• Experience with financial reporting and general ledger
• Experience with AMS, Commerce 7, Stripe, Ramp, and Tipalti is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, Excel, and e-mail
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, customer service, and analytical skills
• Proven experience as an effective and engaged supervisor
• Highly organized, while managing multiple projects and tasks associated with deadlines
• Exceptional time management and attention to detail skills
• Ability to work with highly confidential information with complete confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to work in-person at our estate in Napa
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace other duties as assigned
• Desire to work hard, keep learning and have fun!

Physical Requirements

• Operate a desktop computer using keyboard and mouse, employing repetitive arm and wrist motions
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers
• Specific vision abilities require close and distance vision
• Sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The base annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$100,000.00. This salary range represents what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. However, the actual pay rate will depend upon job-related factors such as overall qualifications, skills, experience, education, etc. The Company reserves the right to modify the range at any time.