Coastal Vineyard Care Associates Hiring for Bookkeeper-Accounting Manager for FRES and CHA Job at Santa Ynez, CA Full Time

About us

Coastal Vineyard Care Associates (CVCA) is a leader in vineyard management. From Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo County, CVCA provides the design, farming, and management for the best vineyards on the Central Coast. CVCA takes pride in leading the industry in vineyard design, farming techniques and pesticide protocols; ensuring our vineyards are sustainable and healthy; yielding the highest quality fruit possible. From the ranch to the business office, CVCA takes pride in hiring the right people for the right job.

CVCA MISSION STATEMENT:

We are thoughtful farmers, committed to excellence for our team, vineyard clients, and winemakers. We provide a safe, healthy, and rewarding work culture. We strive to protect the land, build sustainable relationships, and support our community. We are uncompromising in our position as the premier vineyard management company on the central coast.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Bookkeeper Manager is responsible for full-cycle bookkeeping for two entities:

Farm & Ranch Equipment Services (FRES) and Coastal Hay & Ag (CH&A). This individual must have a proven track record in managing all aspects of accounting for a start-up organization: billing/accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, job costing, inventory, POS transactions and financial statement preparation. The position reports directly to the ownership of FRES and CH&A as well as the senior management team of their parent organization, Coastal Vineyard Care Associates. This role interacts daily with fellow team members on both the mechanics and farming teams. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. A background in agriculture and/or direct experience in a mechanics shop is ideal but not required. This is a fast-paced role that requires an individual who is highly organized and able to prioritize/multi-task. Both entities are growing and need an experienced professional who can scale the accounting functions for the future.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties for the Accounting Manager include, but are not limited to:

· Accounts Payable

o Daily processing of vendor bills

o Vendor Payments

o Reconciliation of credit card purchases

· Accounts Receivable

o Client Invoicing

o Collections/Client Interface

o Payment Processing

o Process daily cash receipts

o Process Point of Sale transactions

· Job Costing

o Setup jobs in work order system

o Post labor hours daily

o Post purchases daily

o Regular reporting to ownership of job profitability/status

· Inventory Controls/Management

· Financial Statement Preparation

SKILL / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Attention to detail

· Able to work well in faced-paced environment

· Able to prioritize & multitask

· Bilingual preferred but not required

· Critical thinking; high degree of accuracy

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Highly organized

· Enjoys/willing to learn new systems/software

· Works well independently and in a team setting

· Professional demeanor in all written and verbal communication

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

· High School Diploma or GED required

· QuickBooks Online

· AA in accounting required

· BA/BS preferred

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (word, excel) required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is frequently required to use tools, objects, and controls. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, including health, wellness, and 401(k) retirement with generous matching contributions. We are a hardworking, passionate group of individuals that love the industry we work in, and value the work that we do. We believe in internal growth in the company and look to create career long positions for our employees. EOE Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location