Job Description

Compliance Associate (Business Advisor)

The Compliance Associate (Business Advisor) is responsible for overseeing compliance processes and ensuring all government regulations are being met by our clients. We build meaningful, long-term relationships with winery owner/operators, winemakers, and growers, allowing you to work closely with clients who genuinely value your guidance.

Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and soon to be wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 48 offices across 14 States with much more growth on the horizon. We fully understand that every employee has different needs, so our unique business model allows for more flexible work arrangements than most firms can offer. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.

This role is for our firm located in Santa Rosa, called AWG Wine Advisors. AWG Wine Advisors is a specialized accounting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the wine industry. With decades of hands-on winery finance experience, we blend industry-specific expertise with high-level technical accounting knowledge to support boutique and family-run wineries.

What You Will Do:

• Handles federal and California tax reports, and out of state compliance, including TTB Monthly Report of Operations, TTB Excise Tax Reports, CA Sales & Use Tax Reports, CA Winegrower Monthly Reports, CA Sales and Use Tax Returns and out of state brand & label registrations. Out of state Monthly Shipment Reporting.
• Navigate compliance regulations and communicate with various federal and state government agencies on behalf of clients.
• Maintain clear and accurate operations documents/procedures.
• Ensure client deliverables are within allotted budget and timelines,
• Assist Senior Compliance Associate and other duties as assigned

What We Look For:

• Associates' degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years winery experience/general knowledge of the alcoholic beverage industry, particularly compliance issues.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills, detail oriented, must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding client relationship skills and commitment to excellence.

What We Offer:

• Tremendous opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing professional services firm
• Ongoing informal and formal training and development
• Very competitive compensation
• 401(k) and medical benefits
• Firm sponsored continuing education

The expected salary range for this role is $50,000 - $80,000 per year, which represents a good faith and reasonable estimate. Compensation decisions depend on numerous factors including bona fide qualifications and the facts and circumstances of each case at the time of hiring. Relevant qualifications include, but are not limited to employee education, training, skillset, credentials/certifications, relevant work experience, geographic work location (including if the employee will be hybrid or fully in-office), the scope and responsibilities of the role, internal level and peer equity, and market considerations.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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