We are looking for a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in St. Helena, California. This role involves managing and analyzing inventory costs, preparing reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting, a detail-oriented mindset, and a collaborative approach to support the company's financial operations. Responsibilities: • Perform general ledger tasks, including recording accounting transactions and analyzing balance sheet accounts. • Prepare month-end inventory reconciliations for dry goods, finished goods, bulk wine, grapes, and barrels across all facilities. • Track storage costs for bulk wine and reconcile these costs with contracts. • Analyze and report wine cost variances, providing insights to management and supporting annual budget development. • Maintain accurate inventory reporting by reconciling monthly physical inventory counts for wine and non-wine items. • Cost finished goods on a monthly basis and review packaging component costs, proposing adjustments where necessary. • Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory accounts and document detailed activity analyses. • Oversee the setup of part numbers and bills of materials for inventory items. • Provide analytical support and financial reporting to the Controller and other internal stakeholders. • Update and maintain retail pricing tables and historical wine records as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum of five years’ experience in general and/or cost accounting; experience in the wine industry is a plus. • Proficiency in manufacturing cost accounting and standard cost analysis. • Familiarity with advanced management software (e.g., ERP systems) is advantageous. • Strong understanding of GAAP principles and practices. • Exceptional analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. • Effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate in a cross-functional environment. • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

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St Helena,, CA
onsite
Temporary
40.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in St. Helena, California. This role involves managing and analyzing inventory costs, preparing reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting, a detail-oriented mindset, and a collaborative approach to support the company's financial operations. Responsibilities: • Perform general ledger tasks, including recording accounting transactions and analyzing balance sheet accounts. • Prepare month-end inventory reconciliations for dry goods, finished goods, bulk wine, grapes, and barrels across all facilities. • Track storage costs for bulk wine and reconcile these costs with contracts. • Analyze and report wine cost variances, providing insights to management and supporting annual budget development. • Maintain accurate inventory reporting by reconciling monthly physical inventory counts for wine and non-wine items. • Cost finished goods on a monthly basis and review packaging component costs, proposing adjustments where necessary. • Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory accounts and document detailed activity analyses. • Oversee the setup of part numbers and bills of materials for inventory items. • Provide analytical support and financial reporting to the Controller and other internal stakeholders. • Update and maintain retail pricing tables and historical wine records as required.
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