We have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance & Tax Associate to join the Distinguished Vineyards finance team! Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for the accurate and timely regulatory Compliance functions at DVWP as well as government & tax requirements. This role will also be responsible of preparation for new product and brand licensing, maintenance/renewals of alcohol licenses, registration and maintenance of compliance trackers. In addition to the daily tax & compliance duties, this role generates and updates compliance trackers and scorecards to help inform product launch and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) wine club releases. This role is based in Overland Park, KS and is a full-time, non-exempt position, working Monday-Friday and the incumbent qualifies for our outstanding health care benefits, PTO, 401k plan, wine allowance and more!
Minimum Qualifications:
- Post High School/GED education in finance, accounting or related field preferred
- Prior experience in tax calculations and regulatory compliance
- General understanding of accounting principles
- Experience with retail/manufacturing
- Excellent communicator
- Attention to detail with superior organization and time management skills
- Technical proficiency using MS Office Suite applications
Must be able to provide U.S. Work Authorization without current or future sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparation of sales and use tax returns, excise tax
- returns and miscellaneous licenses
- Work with DTC teams on resolving quarantines
- Maintain Ship Compliant database
- Maintain internal systems current and organized
- Maintain alcohol compliance at the product level
dependent on inventory (DTC & Wholesale)calculations & Tax Related APhoc & audit requests.
- Label registrations and registrations renewals
- License Renewals across all states/brands
- TTB return calculations
- Complete monthly, quarterly and annual tax return
- Support all incoming state & other government ad
- Balance Sheet ReconciliationsFormed in 2008, Distinguished Vineyards represents a collection of iconic wineries from some of the world's most prestigious wine regions. Recognized as benchmarks for their regions, our domestic portfolio includes the highly acclaimed Argyle Winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley, MacRostie Winery and Vineyards in Sonoma, and Markham Vineyards in Napa Valley. Our core purpose is to enrich our world by championing sociability and helping people to live well. Ever evolving, while remaining true to our roots, Distinguished Vineyards offers an unparalleled work environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth that include:
- Our Culture - We live by our leadership principles of doing the right thing, for the long term, being first with consumers to win customers, thinking beyond, innovate, and adapt, deciding fast and making it happen, and welcoming differences and standing for fairness.
- Our Benefits - We have an amazing benefits package that includes 401K with matching, medical/dental/vision plan, PTO, community/employee engagement including wellness program, wine stipend, paid volunteering, and more!
- Our Community - We at DVWP believe in giving back and being accountable when it comes to social responsibility. That is why we have committed to our employees and their families and partner with community organizations to continue to uphold these values.
By joining Distinguished Vineyards, you will be joining a team of diverse individuals, all passionate about wines, our employees, and our business and what they do! We aim to provide a fun and inclusive culture where everyone can be the best they can be and have a great time doing it. When applying for this opportunity, please complete an application and provide a complete resume. Distinguished Vineyards and it’s wine partnerships (MacRostie Winery, Markham Vineyards, and Argyle Winery) are an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply. All applications are kept confidential. Please visit our website to learn more about our culture: www.distinguishedvineyards.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Volunteer time off
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Overland Park, KS 66210