Staff Accountant - Retail
New Today
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
We're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance team, with a focus on supporting the accounting and analysis needs of our retail operations and consumer product sales. This role directly supports Johnson Fitness & Wellness stores and the JHT Trading Inc. distribution channels-including Specialty, Retail Parts Sales, IPO Sporting Goods/eCommerce, and Wellness. Candidates with experience or interest in the retail and consumer product environment will thrive in this fast-paced, customer-driven business.
This is a non-supervisory position with strong potential for growth in a collaborative and performance-oriented team.
Responsibilities:
Accounting:
•Perform daily bank reconciliations for retail and online cash accounts.
•Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies in coordination with retail and eCommerce sales teams.
•Prepare and share daily sales and payment clearing reports for internal teams and external customers.
•File business registrations and prepare monthly sales/use tax returns in compliance with multi-state regulations.
•Prepare and submit personal property tax returns.
•Maintain fixed asset schedules, including asset additions, disposals, and depreciation tracking.
•Prepare and post journal entries and monthly reclassifications related to store and channel activity.
•Reconcile and maintain assigned general ledger accounts with a focus on retail-specific entries.
•Support monthly close processes, reporting, and ad hoc financial projects.
Support Functions:
•Assist with quarterly reviews and the year-end audit by providing accurate documentation and timely responses.
•Contribute to achieving department and personal KPIs aligned with retail growth and performance.
•Provide support to other team members and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic retail business.
Requirements
Education:
•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Experience:
•At least 1 year of experience in accounting, finance, or audit-related work.
•Experience in a retail or consumer products environment preferred.
•Familiarity with SAP is a strong plus .
Skills & Competencies:
•Technical Proficiency
•Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros).
•Proficiency in SAP, BW, Microsoft CRM, Iridium (or other POS systems), Word, and PowerPoint.
Analytical & Financial Acumen:
•Strong analytical skills to connect store and sales performance with financial outcomes.
•Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve accounting variances across retail channels.
Communication & Collaboration:
•Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
•Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with retail operations, sales, and customer service teams.
•Comfortable presenting insights and recommendations in a business-focused way.
Organizational Excellence
•Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and multitasking abilities.
•Able to meet deadlines consistently in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.
Professional Drive
•Proactive and action-oriented with a desire to improve business processes and financial outcomes.
•Motivated to learn and grow into roles of increasing responsibility.
•A supportive and adaptable team player.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package along with outstanding benefits and growth opportunities, including:
•Health & Dental Insurance
•Company-paid Life Insurance
•401(k) Plan with company contributions
•Generous Paid Time Off
•Exclusive Product Discounts
•Wellness Programs and more
EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability #ZR
- Location:
- Cottage Grove
- Job Type:
- FullTime
