Accounting Analyst - Crimson Wine Group is a full-time, on-site position in Napa, CA. The role focuses on financial reporting, account reconciliations, and supporting the accounting team with day-to-day operations. Microsoft Access is listed as one of the required skills, along with Excel and other Office applications.

What the role entails: Preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end and year-end closings, and providing financial analysis. The posting calls out Access, so you may be asked to generate or maintain reports and assist with data management in addition to the heavy Excel usage typical in accounting roles.

About Crimson Wine Group: Crimson owns and operates luxury wineries across California, Oregon, and Washington, including Pine Ridge Vineyards, Seghesio Family Vineyards, and Archery Summit. Their focus is on estate-based, high-end wine production, and they maintain a strong financial and operational backbone to support multiple properties.

Rick's take: This is another example where Access is mentioned, but it may not be central to the job. Accounting roles are usually Excel-heavy, and Access sometimes gets thrown in for managing larger datasets or running reports. If you're already in accounting and know Access, it could give you an edge. But for my students specifically looking for development or database work, this probably isn't the best fit. I'd file it under "Access as a nice-to-have," not a core requirement.