Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Company: Kylix Vineyards

Location: San Luis Obispo, California (multi-region operations in CA & OR)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – primarily on-site with flexibility for remote work

Reports to: Accounting Manager

About Kylix

Kylix Vineyards owns and operates vineyards and wineries in key West Coast AVAs, focusing on high-quality growing sites, robust natural resources, and market-relevant grape varieties. We strive to be the go-to partner for established and growing wineries by combining best practices in farming and winemaking with a deep commitment to sustainability, stewardship, and community.

Our mission is to be the model of authenticity, integrity, and enduring value for our people, winery partners, communities, and consumers. We believe good wine starts in the vineyard, and we honor that belief through thoughtful site selection, continual improvement, and responsible farming.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across Kylix’s vineyard and winery portfolio. This role blends technical accounting expertise with a collaborative, business-partner mindset — providing financial insights that help align vineyard operations, sustainability practices, and business performance. This position requires versatility and the ability to operate at multiple levels — from preparing journal entries and reconciliations to supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic projects. While much of the work is on-site to collaborate closely with vineyard and winery operations, the position offers flexibility for remote work on certain days or outside of peak harvest periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee winery cost accounting, including inputs, labor, and harvest allocations.
• Track and report inventory across bulk wine and packaged goods.
• Support month-end close across multiple entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for multi-region operations.
• Partner with operations leadership to align financial outcomes with farming and winemaking goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and accounting procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA track preferred.
• 3 years of progressive accounting experience; wine industry or agricultural background highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting.
• ERP/accounting system proficiency (QuickBooks or vineyard/winery-specific platforms).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrated application of advanced technologies (LLMs, AI, Machine Learning, etc.) to improve processes and increase efficiencies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to also work independently.

What We Offer

• Salary Range: $75,000 – 105,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Competitive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k with employer contribution, PTO).
• Opportunity to grow within a leading vineyard and winery platform.
• A values-driven culture grounded in authenticity, stewardship, and partnership.
• The chance to work at the intersection of agriculture, sustainability, and premium wine.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Kylix Vineyards is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role. Candidates who require accommodations during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact HR.

Employment Status

This position is offered as at-will employment, which means either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.