Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a drink and beverages organization in Lodi, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This onsite role supports core accounting functions by helping maintain accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and contributing to timely billing and reporting. The position partners closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen financial accuracy, consistency, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily accounting activity by reviewing transactions across payables, disbursements, invoicing, collections, payroll support, fixed assets, and general ledger entries.
• Support monthly close and client billing cycles, including accounting work tied to a large portfolio of properties and related financial records.
• Prepare and validate reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other documentation to ensure balance sheet accounts are complete and accurate.
• Maintain ledger integrity for multiple entities, including the recording, tracking, and reconciliation of intercompany activity.
• Administer fixed asset records and keep supporting accounting files organized, current, and audit-ready.
• Monitor receivable reporting and harvest-related financial schedules to help maintain timely and accurate account balances.
• Contribute to a controlled accounting environment by identifying process gaps, recommending improvements, and supporting policy documentation.
• Prepare required tax-related filings such as personal property tax documentation and assist with reporting connected to real estate taxes.
• Coordinate financial information requests from lenders, clients, management, and external business partners while communicating professionally and clearly.
• Assist with lease record maintenance, special assignments, and ad hoc financial reporting as directed by the Controller or accounting leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

• At least 1 year of accounting experience in a business environment is required.

• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, balance sheet accounts, and account reconciliation processes.

• Familiarity with intercompany accounting as well as both cash-basis and accrual-basis reporting.

• Strong Microsoft Excel capability, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; Microsoft Access experience is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with strong analytical thinking, organization, and accuracy.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external contacts.

• Valid California driver’s license required; experience in winery, agriculture, property management, multi-entity, cost, sales tax, or corporate tax environments is preferred.

For immediate consideration please contact Cortney at View phone number on us.fitly.work