Staff Accountant

Jay Knows Networking; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley Family Wines & Spirits seeks a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations and financial reporting across a multi-entity wine and spirits business. The role focuses on reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, tax compliance support, and financial analysis. Collaboration with the Accounting Manager and Controller is essential for accurate records and timely reporting.

This hybrid position allows Tues–Thu onsite with Fri remote option, supporting a balanced work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet analyses and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist with intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and elimination entries.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, excise tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests.

Skills

Excel

Office Suite

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

The History of Foley Family Wines & Spirits

In spring of 1996, Bill & Carol Foley purchased 1,000 acres of lush and fertile earth within the then relatively unknown Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County. Their plan - produce hand-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that reflected the best of California's Central Coast. Named for their two daughters - Lindsey & Courtney - Lincourt Vineyards was born, and with it, the beginning of Foley Family Wines & Spirits.

In the 25 years since, Foley Family Wines & Spirits has grown into one of the world's largest producers of fine wine, adding some of the industry’s most valuable wineries, located in the most recognized winemaking regions, including Napa, Sonoma, the Pacific Northwest, and New Zealand. Today, the Foley Family Wines & Spirits portfolio boasts a number of the most-celebrated names in wine, including Chalk Hill Estate, Chalone, Ferrari-Carano, and Sebastiani.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant supports accounting operations and financial reporting for a multi-entity wine and spirits business. This role is responsible for account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, tax compliance support, and financial analysis. The Staff Accountant works closely with the Accounting Manager and Controller to ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and continuous process improvement.

** This is a hybrid role. Tues - Thursday onsite M & F remote optional. **

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet analyses and investigate reconciling items.
• Process account reclassification requests and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with variance (flux) analysis and financial reporting schedules.
• Support intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and elimination entries.
• Assist with bank compliance reporting and other lender reporting requirements.
• Support capital expenditure accounting, including CER tracking, budget monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, excise tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests.Perform bank reconciliations and assist with cash reporting activities.
• Support DTC accounting activities, including payment reconciliations and chargeback analysis.
• Partner with AP, AR, Operations, Payroll, and IT to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience preferred
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and Outlook: extensive use of Excel using spreadsheets for data manipulation
• Must have good organizational skills and the ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and analytical skills
• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Company Core Values

• Teamwork - Be a Spirited Partner
• Commitment - Crush Every Day
• Quality - Good vs. Grape: It's All in The Details
• Integrity - It Takes a Community
• Safety - Tend the Vines
• Entrepreneurship - Love the Wine You're With
• Fun! - Smile! You Have Purple Teeth!