Agriculture Accountant

JOB STATEMENT: This position will be responsible for monthly financial statement preparation of assigned company(s), month-end reports, reconciliation of general ledger to statements and reports for all Farming Entities. This position will offer assistance in Bronco Wine Company's overall financial reporting as assigned by supervision / management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Understand and comply with all ISO9001, HACCP and GMP requirements and processes
• Month-end journal entries and supporting analysis with schedules for assigned company(s)
• Month-end financial statement preparation for assigned company(s)
• Monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts for assigned company(s)
• Annual accounting accruals and reconciliation's for purposes of tax return preparation for assigned company(s)
• Produce reports to management on activities of assigned companies as requested
• Assist with preparing, issuing, and receiving of purchase orders
• Special projects and analysis as required
• Function as a resource person for accountants with less experience
• Work with independent auditors, customers, and vendors as a representative of Bronco Wine
• Purchasing all vineyard materials that includes chemicals, trellis, equipment, etc.
• Placing orders and scheduling deliveries
• Receiving and coding of any items ordered via PO's
• Maintain and service vendor accounts
• Prepare and coordinate all labor contracts - collecting of all licenses, certs., etc.
• Admin support for ranch managers as needed
• Assist in quarterly repair/maintenance expense and other financial reports
• Help maintain and verify all assets in our Fixed Asset Software
• Help prepare monthly financial reports (Income Statement and Balance Sheet)
• Reconciliation of GL's to include chemical inventory
• Maintain certification for organic grapes through CCOF and CDFA
• Maintain and update Grower spraying Permits by county
• Maintain Chemical Inventories by Chemical shops

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Accounting
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in accounting field
• Proficiency is Microsoft Office Software
• General Accounting Software, Tier I or II ERP experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Auditing principles including work paper preparation and adequate internal controls
• Industry practices and procedures related to wineries, growers, manufacturing (standard costing)

• Analyze data and perform complex mathematical calculations independently
• Communicate effectively / both written and oral
• Decision making / problem solving
• Plan, organize and prioritize workload
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
• Exceptional work ethic

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit for an extensive period of time
• Perform tasks using standard computer equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Limited noise level
• Indoor climate

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Side shield safety glasses, safety vest, head/ear protection and proper footwear when in production facility