Who we are
More than just numbers
We are a remote team, spread across four states, but it honestly feels more like family. We have learned to grow and work together remotely, sharing our love for the great outdoors, quality output, and helping others succeed.
Meet our team
Rachel Smith, CPA
Founder & Director
Rachel Smith was introduced to the wine industry in 2006 when she moved to Chelan to start an organic vegetable farm and market. As events had it, she also ended up helping establish a small family winery on the south shore of Lake Chelan. As a farm and wine entrepreneur, Rachel learned to love the business of management.
The wine industry proved the perfect nexus of agriculture, art, and entrepreneurship. She returned to graduate school to expand her accounting knowledge and earn her CPA credential.
In 2017, Rachel joined with Chelan native Rachael Goldie to found a remote bookkeeping company under the name Books on Point. In 2023, Books on Point made the commitment to focus exclusively on wineries and rebranded as Northwest Wine Accounting.
Rachel studied at the University of Chicago, North Seattle College, and Sonoma State University. Outside of work, she loves classical music education, reading and research, getting in the mountains, cycling, and games and puzzles of all sorts. She is mom to two amazing girls.
Client Controller, Accounting Team Lead
Haley is a CPA with a Master's in Professional Accounting from the University of Washington. Originally from Florida, she moved to Washington state with her now husband to attend graduate school in Seattle. She spent some time living in Wenatchee and teaching accounting at Wenatchee Valley College. She recently returned to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to be closer to family, but central Washington (and its wines!) will always have a special place in her heart.
Haley loves being outside and is an avid rock climber. She also has a knack for interior design and loves finding and restoring old pieces of furniture.
Haley Woods, CPA, MPA
Chelsea Stamp
Client Controller
Chelsea grew up in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate NY, where her parents ran a motel and restaurant on Seneca Lake, giving her an appreciation for small businesses and the hospitality industry. She earned a BS in Accounting at a small local college and an MBA from the University at Buffalo. After moving to Boston for an audit associate position at PwC, she realized public accounting wasn’t for her and left after passing her CPA exams. She traveled to Australia, where she worked at a bed and breakfast while her boyfriend interned for a harvest.
Upon returning, she worked at a smaller accounting firm, then as the Controller at a local hospital. She married into a winery family and built a timber frame home with her husband. After transitioning to a business manager role at a different winery, she took some time off after having a son and later decided to seek a new challenge, which led her to her current position.
David Standerford
Winery Operations Consultant
David brings over two decades of experience in IT, financial planning, and data analytics, spanning industries like Agriculture, Healthcare, Retail, and Insurance. His passion for strategy development and improving business performance has made a significant impact across various sectors, including the last 8 years in Washington's wine industry. Born in the heart of Washington's apple country, David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Washington State University. Throughout his career, he has led teams in implementing solutions that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
When he's not crunching numbers or optimizing systems, David enjoys composing soundtrack-style electronica, genealogy, cooking, exploring new food and wine pairings, and relaxing at Mariner games. A fan of travel, he often takes his camper-van on road trips.
Justin Brooks
Finance and Strategy Specialist
Justin has worked with all types of wineries in the Pacific Northwest - from private equity backed giants, to completely virtual brands, and everything in between. Having navigated winery finance from all these angles, he understands the nuanced challenges and opportunities that wineries face.
Justin utilizes a unique blend of industry insight and financial expertise to assist wineries in analyzing the financial side of their business, making informed decisions, optimizing their strategies, and taking their businesses to new heights.
Jason Fox
Compliance Specialist
An Indiana native, Jason Fox attended Indiana University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology in 2006. Seeking a better future, Jason relocated from Indiana to Walla Walla, WA in 2011 to attend the Walla Walla Community College wine production program and graduated from that program in 2013 with a degree in Enology and Viticulture. Upon graduation, he started a small winery named Lagana Cellars that currently produces a total of 1000 cases of white and red wines a year.
From the outset, Jason has kept the bookkeeping and compliance paperwork in house, eventually beginning to work with other wineries in 2021 due to his experience and expertise. He now works with nearly 20 wineries, mostly small operations, as an independent compliance agent. In 2024 Jason joined the team at Northwest Wine Accounting to further assist the wineries of the Pacific Northwest.
Isabel Kitchen
Staff Accountant
Isabel is currently completing her Bachelor's degree in accounting from Eastern Oregon University. Originally from Colombia, she relocated to California and attended culinary school, where she gained over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry before eventually settling in Oregon. Her passion for the business management side of restaurant operations inspired her to pursue a career in accounting.
When she isn't crunching numbers or honing her culinary skills, Isabel can be found exploring the great outdoors of Oregon through trail running, hiking, and camping in all types of weather. She loves to relax by immersing herself in a book or indulging in one of her favorite podcasts.
Taylor Rebora
Staff Accountant
Born and raised in Chicago, Taylor got her start in the wine industry working in production and hospitality at an urban winery. This passion led her to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where she studied Wine & Viticulture with a concentration in Wine Business. Her studies prompted her to pursue a career in winemaking, which allowed her to travel and work across California, New Zealand, South Africa, and lastly, Oregon, where she currently resides. Taylor's experience working with different wineries has given her a deep understanding of the day-to-day challenges that many producers face. Her interest in problem solving led her to a path in accounting, with the goal of being able to help small wineries succeed and make the best financial decisions.
Madeleine Gotschlich
Executive Assistant
Madeleine has worked in administration for nearly a decade and joined the Northwest Wine Accounting team in January of 2025. Born and raised in New England, she got her Bachelor's degree from University of Michigan in 2018 and just recently finished her Master's degree coursework at Indiana University. She currently resides in Chicago and, when she isn't utilizing her administrative expertise here at NWA, she's pursuing a career as an opera singer. Her experience as a professional diva gives her a healthy flair for the dramatic, a high level of dedication, an attention to detail, and an overall unique perspective on admin. She's proud to be a part of a team full of unique talents all working towards helping wineries succeed!
Interested in joining us?
We are growing and looking for team members who have both accounting and winery experience. Click on the link below to see open positions.
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