Company Profile:
Opolo Wines, LP is an established family winery in Paso Robles, CA that produces and sells wines and distilled spirits.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will perform and support key accounting functions, in connection with the company’s wine production business, while ensuring accuracy, transparency and financial/data integrity, in adherence to GAAP and industry-related regulatory compliance. This person will provide managerial oversight for the accounting team and will bridge the gap between the team and upper management.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage full-cycle general ledger activities to include journal entries, account reconciliations and preparation of financial statements;
Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end closes;
Lead cost accounting for wine production, tracking and allocating costs for estate grapes, bulk wine, barrel aging, bottling and finished goods; calculate variances and overhead;
Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliations for vineyard fruit, cellar stock and case goods, ensuring proper valuation under GAAP and TTB compliance;
Analyze production costs, inventory reserves and variances; provide actionable reports to winemaking, vineyard, and leadership teams;
Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing decisions and excise tax filings (federal and state);
Collaborate with production, winemaking and vineyard teams, to refine costing processes and improve data accuracy in our sustainable, estate-driven operations;
Assist with audits, process improvements and special projects;
Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, dynamic, family-oriented work environment.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2–3 years in cost accounting, within the wine industry;
Proficiency in GL management, month-end close and financial reporting;
Hands-on experience with production/inventory costing within the wine sector;
Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel;
Experience with Vintrace and Commerce 7, preferred;
Familiarity with TTB regulations, excise taxes and winery-specific practices, preferred;
Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
Astute time management, attention to detail, accuracy, analytical, organizational, planning, multi-tasking, problem-solving and follow-through skills;
Ability to work effectively alone, within a collaborative team environment;
Passion for the wine industry and environmental sustainability.
Compensation:
$80k-100K DOE, for this full-time, exempt position
Benefits:
Life, medical, dental, vision insurance with a choice of plans available; coverage begins 1 month from start date;
401(K) with a choice of Traditional or Roth plans, with an annual 4% company match; eligibility of which is after 1 year of employment;
104 hours of annual paid vacation / sick time during years 1 – 4 of employment, which begins accruing after 30 days of employment; increasing to 144 hours annually thereafter;
Discounted Planet Fitness membership.
Working Hours:
8:00AM – 5:00PM Monday through Friday
Location:
Paso Robles, CA – onsite position