Accounting Coordinator

About Frind Estate Winery

Established in 2017 with the purchase of the historic Bennett property in West Kelowna, Frind Estate Winery blends agriculture with technological opportunity.

With over 400 acres planted across 15 thriving vineyards spanning the Okanagan Valley, and another 250 acres to be planted, Frind Winery Ltd. has ambitious plans for future expansion, where our company stands at the forefront of viticultural innovation.

We are dedicated to crafting excellence in every vine, cultivating multiple distinct grape varieties including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Marechal, Foch and Regent, across our varied geographic locations from as far south as Osoyoos to as far north as Vernon.

We are seeking an Accounting Coordinator who is responsible for the Winery’s general bookkeeping requirements, working in conjunction with the Head Office. The position responsibilities cover accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash controls, reconciliations, project cost tracking, budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable coordination with external suppliers and coordination for payment with Head Office
2. Preparing POs
3. Matching invoices to purchase orders and gather proper approvals and assign GL coding
4. Keying of A/P invoices into accounting system or upload files, submitting for payment
5. Processing payments of approved suppliers with credit cards
6. Reconciling supplier and credit card statements
7. Processing employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies
8. Assisting with inquiries regarding payment status
9. Oversee internal system of handling cash, including the daily cash counts and bank deposits; perform daily reconciliation of cash
10. Prepare cheque and cash deposits
11. Performing daily sales reconciliations
12. Prepare customer invoices and follow up on outstanding A/R for on-account customers
13. Reconcile customer accounts
14. Perform project and cost tracking for construction-related projects
15. Work with head office in preparation of month-end working papers and journal entries
16. Assist with preparation for any audits
17. Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities
18. Maintain up-to-date, complete and systematic filing system to support bookkeeping and financial records
19. Support Department Managers in providing bookkeeping needs and analysis of financial information as required
20. May participate in the preparation of the budgets and financial forecasts
21. Provide coverage for other Accounting team members as required
22. Other administrative tasks as required

Skills & Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field is considered an asset
2. 3-5 years of experience of accounting practices in a high-volume environment
3. Excellent computer skills required
4. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
5. General understanding of computerized accounting systems
6. Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Quick Books Online and Adobe, Google Suite
7. Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
8. Good interpersonal and customer service skills
9. Ability to work both in a team environment as well as independently
10. Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
11. Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
12. Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
13. Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization

Why Work for Us?

1. Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about wine and committed to excellence in every aspect of our operations.
2. We embrace innovation and creativity in everything we do, from winemaking techniques to customer experiences.
3. Our commitment to excellence runs through everything we do, from vineyard management to customer service.

What we offer

The pay range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000.

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• accounting practices in a high-volume environment: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person