Bookkeeper

E. & J. Gallo Winery•Modesto, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Bookkeeper I, you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting accurate, timely, and well-organized financial records that help the business and family entities operate smoothly. Working under the guidance of Accountants and Senior Bookkeepers, you’ll be trusted with a wide range of transactional and reporting activities that keep financial information reliable and ready for decision-making. Your work will contribute directly to maintaining strong financial controls while supporting day-to-day accounting operations. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to general ledger maintenance, payroll coordination, accounts payable and receivable, and bank and broker account reconciliations. You’ll collaborate closely with internal partners and external providers, ensuring information flows accurately and efficiently. From preparing journal entries and supporting audits to assisting with tax documentation and cash flow projections, your attention to detail will help ensure financial integrity across multiple entities. You’ll also have opportunities to build your skills by supporting investment tracking, loan applications, and inventory records, all while learning from experienced accounting professionals. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, values organization and accuracy, and takes pride in being a dependable partner in a busy, collaborative environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate
4 years of bookkeeping experience
3 plus years of experience in double entry accounting
3 plus years of experience in full lifecycle payroll processing reflecting increasing levels of responsibility
Intermediate MS Word and MS Excel skills
Intermediate bookkeeping software skills (e.g., Quickbooks or Famous)
Some understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
Detail orientation
Skilled in multitasking in busy office environment
Uses discretion when dealing with confidential information
Self-starter with good organizational skills
Must complete a credit check
Required to travel up to 5% of the time for onboarding, training, meetings, and events
Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping
5 plus years of double entry accounting experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility
Skills in reading and interpreting documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals
Skills in writing routine reports and correspondence
Skills in speaking effectively and presenting to groups of customers or employees of the organization