Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting

Directly Reports to: Assistant Controller

Classification: Non- Exempt

Breaking Tradition for Six Generations-The Bundschu Company owns and operates Gundlach Bundschu Wine, Abbot's Passage Winery & Mercantile, Towle Wine Company and Huichica Music Festival in Sonoma Valley and beyond. Owned and managed by the Bundschu family for 163 years, the company has built a robust and storied wine industry legacy by continually looking forward and pushing boundaries on all sides. We are known for best in class wines, beautiful settings, dynamic customer experiences, and a spirit of fun and approachability. We strive to create a working environment that inspires personal and professional growth and a business that affords a meaningful and enriching lifestyle to all its participants. We are looking for a hardworking, smart thinking, motivated, innovative, and collaborative individual who values our legacy and is ambitious enough to create one of their own.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Payable (60%)

• Maintains accounts payable files and records.
• Processing vendor invoices for payment. Includes invoice distribution and resolution of purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies working directly with internal staff & vendors.
• Performs weekly check runs, processes reoccurring ACH payments via bank website using Positive Pay file uploads.
• Prepares annual 1099s.
• Logs, posts, and balances petty cash.
• Assists with month-end close and runs monthly reports as required.

Accounts Receivable and Month End (30%)

• Review, post, print/email debit & credit memos for Custom Winemaking customers
• Daily/Monthly bank reconciliation for 4 checking accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Month End accrual entries
• BNA fixed asset management & reconciliation when A/P invoices come in
• Reconcile A/P entries to receipts for merchandise
• Reconcile A/P entries to receipt of bottling supplies

General Administrative (10%)

• Provides data entry support to other departments as needed.
• Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to distribution of mail to other departments, filing, photocopying, faxing, typing, and mailing.
• Assists with special accounting projects as needed. - Bank Audit, Annual Close (external CPA)
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year college degree
• 4-5 years related experience
• Ability to enter accounting data accurately and efficiently.
• Proficient on Microsoft Excel, Word; AMS a plus.
• Highly organized with an acute attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to protect confidential information and communicate with impeccable discretion in all matters related to employees and internal processes.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Sit for prolonged periods.
• Calculate figures and amounts.
• Master of time management.
• Ability to work during distractions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work time is divided amongst sitting at a desk working with a phone and computer. Exposed to variety of temperatures and climates.

Bundschu Company offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical and dental. Bundschu Co. covers the majority of cost for employees and dependents. Other benefits include 401(k) with discretionary company match, vision insurance, FSA and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, time off for volunteer opportunities, time-off for your birthday, wine and merchandise discounts and many more!