Senior Accountant - Temporary (6-9 months)
Apply NowCompany: Wing & Barrel Ranch
Location: Sonoma, CA 95476
Description:
Set amidst the beauty of Northern California's wine country, Wing & Barrel Ranch is the ultimate private sporting club. Designed with a hunter's sensibilities and a connoisseur's palate, we cater to discerning sportsmen, women and their families. A Wing & Barrel Ranch membership includes year-round sporting clays, seasonal bird hunting, vintner member gatherings, fine dining, customized shooting and fly-casting instruction, travel experiences, dog training and boarding, raw natural beauty and timeless traditions.
With the vision of its founders to create "the most incomparable, hospitality driven private hunting club in America," Wing & Barrel Ranch offers its members a world class sporting clay course, upland bird hunting, and crafted culinary experiences. For more information, visit https://www.wingandbarrelranch.com/
Wing & Barrel Ranch is seeking a Temporary Senior Accountant for the period of May 2025 through January 2026. This position reports directly to both the Principal Owner and the General Manager and is responsible for directing the financial and accounting operations of the company.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and collaborative team player with a strategic mindset. They should be capable of managing accounting processes and policies to align with the company's long-term objectives.
Requirements
Core Duties & Responsibilities
The Interim Senior Accountant will lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. This includes preparing and reviewing financial statements, providing clear and insightful commentary on variances, and investigating discrepancies with diligence and professionalism, in alignment with the company's commitment to transparency and precision.
Manage and support accounting staff in assigned duties, aiding with complex processes, reviewing entries, troubleshooting and resolving technical hurdles, and providing experienced guidance as fit. Fostering a collaborative and effective working relationship grounded in mutual respect and open communication. This partnership is expected to uphold the company's high standards for accuracy, integrity, and operational excellence.
Review and approve prepared journal entries generated by accounting staff, prepare and review journal entries to debit and credit general ledger as needed, ensuring accurate and complete back up documentation/record keeping.
Review and approve prepared AP entries generated by accounting staff, ensuring accurate coding to budget, secured appropriate managerial approval, and appropriate documentation is provided.
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Review accounts/financial records/reports for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
Cash management daily for bank accounts - including review of pending member deposits, posting of daily ACH received, and other ad hoc items as necessary.
Prepare monthly CA Sales Tax Returns
Prepare quarterly CA Firearm & Ammo Excise Tax
Works with department heads to review physical inventory counts and variances of retail and restaurant items. Identify and report discrepancies.
Manage, reconcile, and prepare Tips, Commissions, and Service Charges timely and accurately for semi-monthly payroll processing.
Assist with payroll preparation as requested by Human Resources/Payroll department.
Review and record semi-monthly payroll expense and monthly vacation accrual balances, paying close attention to meal break premiums and overtime incurred.
Interface with department heads as needed to resolve unnecessary payroll expenses and ensure compliance with timely payroll submission deadlines and CA labor laws.
Provide information/reports to GM, operations staff, and corporate management team as requested.
Interface daily with Members to address and resolve account issues
Admin-user of Clubessential, working closely with Assistant GM for Membership Services and accounting staff to ensure correct item to GL system mapping, complete revenue and expense capture, and manage employee system access.
Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
Oversee company credit card portal (Divvy) management with the support of accounting staff.
Guide and assist with annual 1099 reporting and filing and collecting W9 forms for all vendors.
Coordinate with GM,CFO, and COO on all ad hoc projects as requested, prepared to provide information and documentation upon request.
Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and supervisors.
Reconcile and record monthly benefits statements as provided by Human Resources personnel.
Assist with annual budget preparation as requested by GM, CFO and COO, preparing periodic reports and working closely with department heads to establish ownership for their respective areas of the business.
Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative relationships with internal and external customers.
Other duties as assigned
This is a full-time, temporary exempt position with core hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility is essential, as additional hours outside of the regular schedule may be required to meet the needs of the role.
Salary Description
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00
With the vision of its founders to create "the most incomparable, hospitality driven private hunting club in America," Wing & Barrel Ranch offers its members a world class sporting clay course, upland bird hunting, and crafted culinary experiences. For more information, visit https://www.wingandbarrelranch.com/
Wing & Barrel Ranch is seeking a Temporary Senior Accountant for the period of May 2025 through January 2026. This position reports directly to both the Principal Owner and the General Manager and is responsible for directing the financial and accounting operations of the company.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and collaborative team player with a strategic mindset. They should be capable of managing accounting processes and policies to align with the company's long-term objectives.
Requirements
Core Duties & Responsibilities
The Interim Senior Accountant will lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. This includes preparing and reviewing financial statements, providing clear and insightful commentary on variances, and investigating discrepancies with diligence and professionalism, in alignment with the company's commitment to transparency and precision.
Manage and support accounting staff in assigned duties, aiding with complex processes, reviewing entries, troubleshooting and resolving technical hurdles, and providing experienced guidance as fit. Fostering a collaborative and effective working relationship grounded in mutual respect and open communication. This partnership is expected to uphold the company's high standards for accuracy, integrity, and operational excellence.
Review and approve prepared journal entries generated by accounting staff, prepare and review journal entries to debit and credit general ledger as needed, ensuring accurate and complete back up documentation/record keeping.
Review and approve prepared AP entries generated by accounting staff, ensuring accurate coding to budget, secured appropriate managerial approval, and appropriate documentation is provided.
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Review accounts/financial records/reports for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
Cash management daily for bank accounts - including review of pending member deposits, posting of daily ACH received, and other ad hoc items as necessary.
Prepare monthly CA Sales Tax Returns
Prepare quarterly CA Firearm & Ammo Excise Tax
Works with department heads to review physical inventory counts and variances of retail and restaurant items. Identify and report discrepancies.
Manage, reconcile, and prepare Tips, Commissions, and Service Charges timely and accurately for semi-monthly payroll processing.
Assist with payroll preparation as requested by Human Resources/Payroll department.
Review and record semi-monthly payroll expense and monthly vacation accrual balances, paying close attention to meal break premiums and overtime incurred.
Interface with department heads as needed to resolve unnecessary payroll expenses and ensure compliance with timely payroll submission deadlines and CA labor laws.
Provide information/reports to GM, operations staff, and corporate management team as requested.
Interface daily with Members to address and resolve account issues
Admin-user of Clubessential, working closely with Assistant GM for Membership Services and accounting staff to ensure correct item to GL system mapping, complete revenue and expense capture, and manage employee system access.
Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
Oversee company credit card portal (Divvy) management with the support of accounting staff.
Guide and assist with annual 1099 reporting and filing and collecting W9 forms for all vendors.
Coordinate with GM,CFO, and COO on all ad hoc projects as requested, prepared to provide information and documentation upon request.
Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and supervisors.
Reconcile and record monthly benefits statements as provided by Human Resources personnel.
Assist with annual budget preparation as requested by GM, CFO and COO, preparing periodic reports and working closely with department heads to establish ownership for their respective areas of the business.
Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative relationships with internal and external customers.
Other duties as assigned
This is a full-time, temporary exempt position with core hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility is essential, as additional hours outside of the regular schedule may be required to meet the needs of the role.
Salary Description
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00