Company: Bronco Wine Company Reporting to: Accounting Manager / Senior Accounting Manager Location: On-site, Ceres, CA. Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered. FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Category: Full-Time Regular Pay Range: $78,800-$95,000 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to other Bronco Wine Company facilities as needed, such as for inventory counts
Bronco Wine Company is seeking an Accountant III based in Ceres, CA.
Job Statement: The Accountant III is the senior level of the Accountant series. Working independently with minimal supervision, the Accountant III prepares financial statements and month-end reports for assigned companies, reconciles general ledger activity, supports financial reporting, performs advanced accounting and analytical work, and may serve as a technical resource to accountants with less experience.
Depending on team needs, the Accountant III may serve as lead and process owner for specialty areas such as cost accounting, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, construction in progress, cash management, inventory, customer invoicing, crush-related reporting, and annual audit preparation. Experience in every area is not required.
Bronco Wine Company was founded in 1973. Our family-owned company strives to continue and improve upon being vertically integrated, from the vineyard to the table, focusing on crafting quality wines for every table. Our family’s resilience and sustained growth will continue to be fostered through stewardship of family, valued employees, respected partners, and future generations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Follow applicable company policies, internal controls, and ISO 9001, HACCP, and GMP requirements as they relate to assigned accounting work.
- Prepare month-end journal entries, supporting analyses, schedules, and financial statements for assigned companies.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts for assigned companies.
- Prepare annual accruals and reconciliations in support of tax-return preparation.
- Assist Finance leadership and the accounting team with company and consolidated financial reporting.
- Work directly with independent auditors, customers, and vendors regarding assigned accounting matters, representing Bronco Wine Company professionally and escalating matters as appropriate.
- Serve as the lead and process owner for one or more of the following specialty areas, as assigned based on business need and experience:
- Calculate cost standards for case-goods packaging and bulk wine and prepare laid-in cost analyses to support pricing.
- Complete monthly intercompany accounting, including reconciliation of intercompany clearing accounts.
- Reconcile fixed assets, calculate depreciation and asset lives, and track construction-in-progress budgets and costs to completion.
- Manage daily cash activities and prepare management reports for assigned companies.
- Coordinate annual and as-needed case-goods and bulk-wine inventories.
- Invoice customers for bulk wine, hauling, bottling, and storage in accordance with contracts.
- Prepare crush-related reports, including hauling, grower payments, and overhead.
- Coordinate the annual audit, including PBC schedules and onsite requests.
- Complete special projects and analyses as assigned.
- Serve as a technical resource for accountants with less experience.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, consistent with the position’s purpose and operational needs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an equivalent combination of directly related education, professional training, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills (lookups such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data reconciliation).
- Experience using accounting software and a large-scale enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, such as JD Edwards, SAP, or IFS.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Experience in winery, grower, manufacturing, standard-costing, or related industry accounting.
- Experience preparing audit workpapers and supporting external audits.
- Experience in one or more specialty accounting areas, such as fixed assets, construction in progress, inventory, intercompany accounting, cost accounting, standard costing, or audit support.
- Experience participating in an ERP system upgrade or conversion.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and internal controls.
- Knowledge of one or more relevant specialty accounting areas, which may include fixed assets, inventory, intercompany accounting, cost accounting, standard costing, cash management, or audit support.
- Ability to analyze financial data and perform complex calculations accurately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, general accounting software, and large-scale ERP systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, and organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
- Ability to maintain accurate workpapers, schedules, reports, and supporting records.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to perform repetitive computer, keyboard, mouse, document-handling, and standard office-equipment tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation and/or appropriate material-handling equipment or assistance, as applicable to the assigned task.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is primarily performed indoors in a climate-controlled office environment with a generally low noise level.
- The role may periodically enter production or inventory areas in support of assigned responsibilities.
- Extended hours may be required during month-end and year-end close and as business needs require.
- Employees must follow applicable company, facility, safety, equipment-operation, and personal protective equipment requirements.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
- Side-shield safety glasses, safety vest, head and hearing protection, and appropriate footwear when entering production facilities.
- Additional task-specific personal protective equipment may be required based on the assigned work area, activity, identified hazards, and applicable safety procedures.
WHAT WE OFFER At Bronco Wine Company, we understand that our success is driven by our talented, committed workforce. We value the contributions each employee makes to our achievements, and our aim is to offer a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive, helping us attract and retain top talent. Our Benefits are crafted to support the needs of our employees and their families, ensuring the package is simple to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all.
- Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription – eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Employee Wine Discounts
- Life and AD&D
- Voluntary life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Voluntary Accident & Injury
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
EEO STATEMENT: Bronco Wine Company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic safeguarded by law. We are committed to cultivating an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: We will provide reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions. If you wish to apply for a position at Bronco Wine Company and require special assistance during the application process, or if you believe you do not meet the necessary qualifications for a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to discuss potential accommodations, please reach out to our Human Resources at HR@broncowine.com for further assistance or guidance. CALIFORNIA APPLICANT NOTICE: Bronco Wine Company complies with California pay-transparency and equal-pay requirements. The pay scale listed in this document is the salary or hourly wage range the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position. The Company does not seek or rely on an applicant’s salary history when determining whether to offer employment or what compensation to offer, as prohibited by applicable law.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Bronco Wine Company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bronco Wine Company is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.