Senior Accountant

Overview

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 oversee 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.

Role type:  Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Lake Country, BC

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

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.
• Support government reporting and compliance requirements related to wine production.

• Reconcile point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash receipts, and merchant settlements.
• Review restaurant inventory controls and cost of goods sold reporting.
• Analyze operational performance and profitability.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• 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.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, workflows, and reporting capabilities.
• Participate in ERP, POS, inventory, and financial system enhancements.

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.