Senior Accountant

About the Role

• K&L Wine Merchants is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to serve as a cornerstone of
• our finance function. This role goes beyond transactional accounting — you will own key areas
• of the general ledger, drive month-end close, support financial reporting, and help elevate the
• overall quality and controls of our accounting operations. You will work closely with the
• Controller and senior finance leadership and will be expected to bring both technical depth and
• strategic thinking to the team.
• The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in GAAP accounting, experience managing
• complex reconciliations across multiple entities, and the judgment to identify issues, propose
• solutions, and see them through to resolution independently.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Close

• Support the full month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate

completion across all entities

• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries including accruals, prepaid

amortization, intercompany transactions, and expense allocations

• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations with a high degree of rigor, identifying

and resolving variances

• Maintain and continuously improve the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts,

and supporting documentation

• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports for

senior leadership

Accounts Payable Management

• Full ownership of AP cycle from invoice processing to payment execution;
• Lead vendor management, communication, statement reconciliations, credit

applications, etc.

• Review and execute payment transactions processed across check, ACH, wire, and

automated platforms and support cashflow planning

• Ensure accurate GL coding, proper approvals, and audit-ready documentation across all

AP activity

• Drive accurate and appropriate location and departmental coding and expense

allocations in line with budgets; support variance analysis as necessary

• Oversee monthly credit card reconciliations and expense report reviews, ensuring policy

compliance and accurate posting

• Manage annual 1099 preparation, filing, and vendor compliance processes

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Identify gaps in existing processes and controls, and proactively recommend and

implement improvements

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies across all areas of

responsibility

• Maintain audit-ready workpapers and documentation; support information needs from for

external auditors and tax advisors

• Support the development and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a power user of QuickBooks Desktop and AP automation platforms (e.g.,

Tipalti, Bill.com, Expensify), identifying opportunities to streamline workflows

• Build and maintain Excel-based tools, models, and automation (pivot tables,

VLOOKUPs, macros) to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy

• Contribute to systems evaluation and implementation projects as the finance team

scales

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Controller and Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and

special projects

• Serve as a resource and informal mentor to junior accounting staff
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and other departments to resolve accounting

issues and ensure accurate financial capture

Qualifications

Required

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful time in a senior or

lead role

• Deep proficiency in QuickBooks (Desktop), including GL management, multi-entity

reporting, and advanced transaction workflows

• Advanced Excel skills — pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, INDEX/MATCH, etc. for automating

accounting and reconciliation workflows

• Solid command of GAAP, including accrual accounting, revenue recognition principles,

and balance sheet management

• Demonstrated ability to support and manage month-end close processes with minimal

oversight

• Experience with AP automation platforms such as Tipalti, Bill.com, or similar
• Strong judgment and the ability to identify, escalate, and resolve issues independently
• Attention to detail/accuracy and the ability to manage multiple special projects in addition

to weekly and monthly workflows

Preferred

• Experience in the beverage, alcohol, retail, or distribution industry
• Familiarity with foreign currency (FX) accounting, including multi-currency invoicing,

exchange rate application, and FX gain/loss recording

• Experience supporting external audits and working directly with auditors or tax advisors
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA license optional but

preferred

What We're Looking For

• The right person for this role doesn't just close the books — they own them. You bring the
• experience to work independently on complex accounting matters, the communication skills to
• keep leadership informed, and the instinct to spot problems before they become errors. You're
• someone who takes pride in clean financials, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is genuinely
• excited to help build something.
• This is a high-visibility role with a direct line to finance leadership and real opportunity to shape
• how our accounting function evolves as the company grows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 – $135,000 commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hybrid remote — Northern California (in-office and remote schedule)