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Cost Accountant

United States, Napa · Job Posted April 10, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Napa, California. In this role, you will focus on budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing production and farming operations while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining accurate inventory records, performing reconciliations, and managing cost allocations to support efficient financial operations.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead budgeting and forecasting activities related to production and farming operations
  • Prepare detailed budget-to-actual analyses and provide variance explanations
  • Conduct periodic inventory reconciliations to align physical counts with system records for bulk wine inventories
  • Reconcile inventory subledgers with the general ledger on a monthly basis
  • Create balance sheet account reconciliations for inventory, overhead, vineyard costs, and other production accounts
  • Develop bills of materials (BOM) costing for finished goods, including bulk wine, dry goods, and overhead allocations
  • Generate management reports on inventory metrics such as cost per gallon, harvest expenses, and supply chain analytics
  • Manage harvest cost closeout processes, including allocation of estate fruit, purchased fruit, and crush overhead costs
  • Support bulk wine-related contract administration and ensure accurate system setup for purchased grapes, bulk wine, and custom winemaking agreements
  • Assist with inventory cycle counts across various locations to maintain accuracy and control

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on cost accounting
  • winery experience is preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with systems such as Business Central, Solver, Vintrace, and Power BI is highly desirable
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within teams
  • Flexibility and adaptability to manage shifting priorities with enthusiasm

Nice to have

  • Winery experience is preferred
  • Experience with systems such as Business Central, Solver, Vintrace, and Power BI is highly desirable

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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