Job Description

Company Profile:

Opolo Wines, LP is an established family winery in Paso Robles, CA that produces and sells wines and distilled spirits.

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, preferably within the wine/beverage, or manufacturing industries;

Proficiency in GL management, month-end close and financial reporting;

Hands-on experience with production/inventory costing within the wine, food or agricultural 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