The Opportunity
The Senior Accountant will execute the day-to-day accounting functions and financial reporting for the winery, vineyard, restaurants, accommodations and hospitality operations. This role requires a strong accounting background, analytical mindset, and the ability to manage workloads crossing multiple revenue streams, sales and inventory systems, and operational departments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
About O'Rourke Family Vineyards
O'Rourke Family Vineyards is a family-owned wine and hospitality group rooted in the Okanagan, bringing together premium vineyards, thoughtful wine production, and elevated guest experiences. With two distinct destination properties, the company spans both approachable and luxury expressions of wine tourism.
Peak Cellars is a welcoming winery focused on expressive wines and warm hospitality, complemented by the Garden Bistro, where seasonal cuisine and vineyard surroundings create an inviting setting for guests. O'Rourke Family Estate represents the group's flagship vision, combining ambitious architecture, estate-driven winemaking, and refined dining experiences that showcase the estate's culinary and wine programs.
Across the portfolio, O'Rourke Family Vineyards is deeply involved in every stage of the process — from vineyard stewardship and farming decisions through to winemaking, blending, and bottling. The company also produces a diverse calendar of events and experiences that bring together wine, food, and community, supported by close collaboration across hospitality, culinary, production, and events teams.
What You'll Do
Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Perform general ledger activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month-end close processes
- Maintain accurate fixed asset, depreciation, and inventory records
- Record and monitor sales, labour and operational costs across vineyards, winemaking, restaurants, accommodations and hospitality
- Track wine inventory from grape harvest through production and sales
- Enforce inventory controls and monitor cost of goods sold reporting
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Reconcile point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash receipts, and merchant settlements
- Administer accounts payable and vendor payment processes
- Administer customer invoicing, collections, and account reconciliations
- Maintain strong internal controls and approval processes
Compliance & Audit
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, tax regulations, and industry-specific reporting requirements
- Support preparation of sales tax and other regulatory filings
- Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen cost efficiency and financial controls
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA designation preferred
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in winery, agriculture, hospitality, restaurant, manufacturing, or consumer goods industries
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Experience with POS systems and inventory management software is an asset
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments
- Must be able to reliably commute to Lake Country, BC or plan to relocate before starting (required)
Additional Benefits
- Employee Estate Wine & Hospitality Discounts
- On Site Parking
- A collaborative and professional culture in a stunning Okanagan setting
- Competitive compensation package with full benefits
- Exposure to both financial and operational aspects of the business
- Opportunities for growth
How to Apply
We'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume to [email protected].
O'Rourke Family Vineyards adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs and encourages all candidates to apply. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
