Senior Staff Accountant - Lawrence Wine Estates

Lawrence Wine Estates (LWE) supports a growing collection of wine estates in Napa Valley. The collection includes Heitz Cellar, Burgess Cellars, and Stony Hill Vineyards, all wineries with a deep legacy in Napa Valley, as well as four new brands that are anchored by distinct estate vineyards. Since the purchase of Heitz Cellar in 2018, owner Gaylon Lawrence and Master Sommelier and CEO Carlton McCoy have continued to acquire unique vineyards and now seek to launch new brands to realize more fully the potential of more than 600 acres of Napa Valley vineyards. All the estate brands honor traditional wine styles and prioritize natural farming techniques to create pure and balanced wines of the highest quality. Lawrence Wine Estates is actively expanding, creating a fast-paced environment. This endeavor creates a unique work culture where winemaking and vineyard traditions are honored, but the spirit is entrepreneurial. Lawrence Wine Estates works closely with Demeine Estates, the sales and marketing partner for each of the wine estates.

The Senior Staff Accountant is an experienced accounting professional with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this position will be an integral part of a dynamic accounting team in supporting a growing and evolving organization. The ideal candidate will embrace and assist with the implementation of new technologies where appropriate in order to help build an efficient and scalable accounting and financial reporting operation.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and posting of Journal Entries: Intercompany, Prepaids and Recurring Entries
• Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts for multiple entities
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations for multiple affiliated entities
• Assistance with all accounting-related systems
• Manage Intercompany activity
• Support the Corporate Controller with reporting and analysis
• Assist in annual review and audits
• Continuous improvement of processes, reporting and analysis
• Responsible for additional ad hoc projects and reporting, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• 5+ years of accounting work experience preferred, with a successful track record within an organization. We will consider less experience for certain extraordinary candidates.
• Experience in the wine industry or other CPG industry is a plus
• Public Accounting experience is a plus
• An understanding of GAAP and how it works with managerial accounting
• Proficient skills in Excel and with other Microsoft office programs
• Experience with a ERP systems, notably Microsoft Navision or Business Central, is highly desirable
• Understanding of and ability to research technical accounting issues as requested
• Strong communication skills: written and oral. Ability to communicate with employees at all levels
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• 5+ years of accounting work experience preferred, with a successful track record within an organization. We will consider less experience for certain extraordinary candidates.
• Experience in the wine industry or other CPG industry is a plus
• Public Accounting experience is a plus
• An understanding of GAAP and how it works with managerial accounting
• Proficient skills in Excel and with other Microsoft office programs
• Experience with a ERP systems, notably Microsoft Navision or Business Central, is highly desirable
• Understanding of and ability to research technical accounting issues as requested
• Strong communication skills: written and oral. Ability to communicate with employees at all levels
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Other Requirements:

Employee must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Driver’s License and be insurable by company standards.

Industry

Wine & Spirits

You'll Love our Benefits:

• Highly Competitive Wage

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan (80% Employer Paid)

• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Time Off / Sick Time / Floating Personal Holiday / Twelve Company Holidays

• 401K Retirement Account with Company Match (Quarterly Eligibility)

• Quarterly Wine Allocations

• Health Club Membership

• Company Provided Wellness Programs

• Employee of the Quarter/Year Program