Staff Accountant | Full-Time

Paso Robles, CA

Halter Ranch Estate

Set along the western-most boundaries of Paso Robles, California, surrounded by the wild, and wide-open Santa Lucia Mountain Range of the Central Coast, Halter Ranch is a 2,700-acre nature estate dedicated to land, art, and legendary terroir-driven wine. Envisioned by Swiss entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world-leading land conservationist, Hansjörg Wyss, the estate is an homage to his mother, Alice, and a haven for the natural world to flourish and deliver exceptional, timeless wines. 

Seeking

An individual with the ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and work with teams across the organization. This person will be responsible for assisting the Accounting Manager in a variety of duties as well as owning the end-to-end process of many accounting functions within the company.

The accounting functions of Halter Ranch are centralized at our Paso Robles location and serve all other locations.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of relevant experience working in accounting and bookkeeping

  • Strong accounts payable and accounts receivable experience required

  • Excellent computer skills and ability to operate efficiently across multiple technology tools.

  • Experience with California Sales and Use Taxes, California CRV program, and/or various other state and local tax regimes.

  • Experience with and/or interest in accounting automation tools to manage expense reimbursement, company credit card reconciliation, accounts payable, etc.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amounts of data with attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion across all functions

  • Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands and deadlines.

  • Strong Excel skills required, ability to interface with various software such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office 365 tools.

  • Winery experience is a plus, but not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • This position will work closely with different departments and Accounting Manager. Job duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

  • Perform all activities related to the accounts payable functions including printing, reviewing, disseminate, coding, processing payments, and maintaining vendor updates.

  • Perform account receivable functions including, processing purchase orders, invoicing, preparing deposits, credit memos/billbacks, issue statements.

  • Daily sales journal entry based on data gather from POS system

  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities, including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts, etc.

  • Assisting with the preparation of monthly close and the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.

  • To reconcile inventory based on physical counts to accounting records monthly.

  • Other duties as assigned.

WANT TO JOIN THE HALTER TEAM?

To apply submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Director at michelle@halterranch.com. This is a full-time (Monday-Friday), in-person, position which includes excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Generous PTO, and more. Pay range is $50K-$70K TBD based upon qualifications and experience.

Halter Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.