Accountant I

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) • Seattle, WA

4h

About The Position

This job helps REI succeed by reviewing, balancing, and posting basic corporate financial data into the General Ledger accurately and on time. Performs routine general ledger account examination and makes adjusting entries. Researches and posts account corrections following Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) and internal account definitions. Initiates, develops, and implements process improvements. Models and acts according to REI’s guiding values and mission.

Requirements

• 2+ years of cash management, treasury and/or finance experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of multiple financial systems.
• Basic knowledge of Excel or Word.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of how to apply GAAP to General Ledger accounting.
• Critical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of business math calculations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality surrounding sensitive employee or company information.
• Purposefully participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, balances and posts basic corporate financial data from multiple systems into the General Ledger.
• Reconciles less complex Balance Sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepant items timely and accurately.
• Resolves cash posting issues directly with stores, banks or cash management.
• Processes business license forms with payment, meeting governmental deadlines.
• Processes clearing transactions in open item managed accounts.
• Prepares AHQ weekly cash deposits.
• Processes customer check requests.
• Processes daily chargeback, bad check, restitution and check request functions
• Performs investigative research and applies knowledge of state and federal laws to ensure maximum recovery
• Reviews, balances, and processes interfaces from external sources into the General Ledger.
• Serves as backup support.
• Maintains awareness of all activities and issues that could impact daily operations and service levels
• Recommends and helps develop and implement workflow improvements within their area.
• Identifies issues and brings inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management.

Benefits

• generous employee discount
• access to health benefits
• a retirement savings plan
• accrued time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed