Senior Accountant

Delicato Family Wines • Manteca, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Senior Accountant leads general ledger accounting activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards. The role evaluates financial reporting risks, researches and resolves accounting issues, recommends solutions to accounting and business challenges, and manages assigned accounting areas with limited oversight and independent judgment. The Senior Accountant supports audits, prepares schedules and documentation, responds to ad hoc requests, and partners with internal stakeholders to deliver financial reporting and analysis that supports business decisions.

The position also supports budgeting and forecasting, maintains accounting procedures and documentation, and leads accounting projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Work is performed in a general office environment, with occasional travel. The role may require driving an automotive vehicle or equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant general ledger, financial reporting, financial analysis, or corporate accounting experience.
• Experience analyzing financial and operational data in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial close processes.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve accounting issues independently and escalate matters appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with financial and numerical data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Ability to gather, validate, and synthesize data and prepare clear reports and supporting schedules.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, use resources effectively, and communicate work plans, risks, and progress.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively with others; receptiveness to feedback and coaching; and ability to voice concerns constructively.
• Commitment to safety, including communicating safety concerns and promoting a safe work environment.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation, analysis, and review of journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, policy compliance, and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and review assigned financial statement schedules and identify trends, variances, and potential reporting concerns during monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Perform assigned internal control activities and recommend improvements when control gaps or inefficiencies are identified; resolve issues independently as appropriate.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate financial reporting risks, unusual transactions, and potential policy exceptions, and recommend resolution strategies.
• Translate financial and operational data into business insights, identifying risks, opportunities, trends, and recommended actions for business leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities by preparing schedules and analyses.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and resolving follow-up items.
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and consistency of accounting operations.
• Lead and influence accounting projects, system implementations, testing, data validation, and automation initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain and update accounting procedures and process documentation for assigned areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; the company covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Discretionary profit sharing.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Wine and merchandise discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Gym discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior