Senior Accountant
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.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant will execute the day-to-day accounting functions and financial reporting for the winery, vineyard, restaurants, and hospitality operations. This role requires a strong accounting background, analytical mindset, and the ability to manage multiple revenue streams, inventory systems, and operational departments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset, depreciation, and inventory records.
- Monitor vineyard and production costs, including labor, farming inputs, and winemaking expenses.
- Track wine inventory from grape harvest through production and sales.
- Monitor and enforce inventory controls and monitor cost of goods sold reporting.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Reconcile point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash receipts, and merchant settlements.
- Oversee accounts payable and vendor payment processes.
- Manage 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 government reporting filings.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen cost efficiency and financial controls.
Qualifications
- 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, inventory management software, and ERP platforms 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 & Hospitality Discounts
- 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.
Role Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Kelowna, BC
Salary: $75,000-$85,000/yr depending on experience
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Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
