About Frind Estate Winery
Established in 2017 with the purchase of the historic Bennett property in West Kelowna, Frind Estate Winery blends agriculture with technological opportunity.
With over 400 acres planted across 15 thriving vineyards spanning the Okanagan Valley, and another 250 acres to be planted, Frind Winery Ltd. has ambitious plans for future expansion, where our company stands at the forefront of viticultural innovation.
We are dedicated to crafting excellence in every vine, cultivating multiple distinct grape varieties including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Marechal, Foch and Regent, across our varied geographic locations from as far south as Osoyoos to as far north as Vernon.
We’re seeking an Accounting Coordinator to play a key role in keeping our Winery’s financial operations running smoothly, in close collaboration with our Head Office. This position is based at our West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada location at 3725 Boucherie Road.
In this role, you’ll handle accounts payable and receivable, cash management, reconciliations, project cost tracking, and support for budgets and forecasts. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your contributions directly support our operations and success. If you enjoy accuracy, organization, and being part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
● Accounts Payable coordination with external suppliers and coordination for payment with Head Office
● Preparing POs
● Matching invoices to purchase orders and gather proper approvals and assign GL coding
● Keying of A/P invoices into accounting system or upload files, submitting for payment
● Processing payments of approved suppliers with credit cards
● Reconciling supplier and credit card statements
● Processing employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies
● Assisting with inquiries regarding payment status
● Oversee internal system of handling cash, including the daily cash counts and bank deposits; perform daily reconciliation of cash
● Prepare cheque and cash deposits
● Performing daily sales reconciliations
● Prepare customer invoices and follow up on outstanding A/R for on-account customers
● Reconcile customer accounts
● Perform project and cost tracking for construction-related projects
● Work with head office in preparation of month-end working papers and journal entries
● Assist with preparation for any audits
● Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities
● Maintain up-to-date, complete and systematic filing system to support bookkeeping and financial records
● Support Department Managers in providing bookkeeping needs and analysis of financial information as required
● May participate in the preparation of the budgets and financial forecasts
● Provide coverage for other Accounting team members as required
● Other administrative tasks as required
Requirements
● Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field is considered an asset
● 3-5 years of experience of accounting practices in a high-volume environment
● Excellent computer skills required
● Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
● General understanding of computerized accounting systems
● Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Quick Books Online and Adobe, Google Suite
● Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
● Good interpersonal and customer service skills
● Ability to work both in a team environment as well as independently
● Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
● Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
● Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
● Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
Why Work for Us?
● Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about wine and committed to excellence in every aspect of our operations.
● We embrace innovation and creativity in everything we do, from winemaking techniques to customer experiences.
● Our commitment to excellence runs through everything we do, from vineyard management to customer service.
What we offer
The pay range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000 / year.
It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Apply Today!
Please submit your most recent resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to [email protected]. Be sure to include your location, phone number, and personal email so we can connect with you.
We look forward to meeting you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- This position is expected to work on-site at our winery 100% of the time. Do you have any concerns with this?
Experience:
- accounting practices in a high-volume environment: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
