Accounting Manager - Aqua Quip

Leslie's Pool Supplies•Renton, WA

19h•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

With over 65 years of experience and expertise, Aqua Quip, a front runner in the world of aquatic luxury and outdoor leisure, became a part of Leslie's family in January 2019.â¯ We've consistently been trailblazers, pushing the boundaries in installation, service, repair, and maintenance within the industry. Our unwavering passion revolves around delivering user-friendly, dependable water care products. These encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from pools and spas to BBQs, outdoor kitchens, hearth, saunas, and an extensive selection of backyard accessories. Job Overview: The Accounting Manager is a hands-on, detail-oriented role responsible for full-cycle accounting functions across all AquaQuip locations. This individual owns day-to-day financial operations, month-end close, compliance, and reporting. You will work closely with store managers, HR, and corporate leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial operations across the business. This is not a supervisory-only role. This position is highly operational and requires someone who is comfortable being “in the work” every day. The ideal candidate can balance big-picture thinking with detailed execution, manage multiple deadlines, and communicate proactively when issues arise.

Requirements

3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in a multi-location or retail environment
Strong knowledge of AR, AP, and general ledger accounting
Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data exports, journal entries)
Experience with ERP/POS systems (Evosus or similar preferred)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bank of America treasury/sweeps, Stripe, or Global Payments
Familiarity with Washington State excise tax, B&O tax, and licensing requirements
Background in retail, home products, or service-based businesses
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Process payments (checks, phone payments, and AR inbox transactions)
Manage mail handling and deposits
Monitor store cash drawers and perform end-of-day cash checks
Handle Bank of America sweeps and reconciliation processes
Download and reconcile credit card statements (AMEX, Global Payments)
Process Stripe payments, refunds, and eCommerce transactions
Manage finance payments from 1st Security Bank
Maintain and reconcile all cash and clearing accounts (GL 1000–1030 series)
Maintain AR aging and follow up on past-due accounts
Contact customers regarding overdue payments and document issues
Conduct AR reviews with store managers
Manage credit applications for commercial customers
Research and resolve disputed charges
Unlock/lock customer accounts as needed
Manage rebates and intercompany AR accounts
Enter, file, and process vendor invoices
Pay vendor invoices via check, ACH, and wire
Reconcile vendor statements and review AP aging
Support 1099 preparation and data collection for corporate reporting
Order and manage store deposit slips
Prepare and file monthly Washington State excise tax
Prepare and file quarterly B&O tax
Renew business licenses
Assist with audit and year-end compliance requirements
Perform monthly close across multiple GL accounts, including cash, AR, AP, inventory, and accrual accounts
Prepare and post journal entries (payroll, merchant fees, accruals, intercompany, and corporate allocations)
Reconcile balance sheet accounts including cash, credit cards, AR/AP, inventory, deposits, and prepaid accounts
Review and close sales, inventory, and performance reporting across locations
Maintain accuracy of accounting periods in Evosus
Prepare daily performance and operational reports
Support sales and leadership reporting requests
Produce inventory and SKU-level reporting by location and department
Assist with financial analysis for leadership meetings
Manage corporate credit card coding and Excel reporting (pivot tables, journal entries)
Maintain accounting records and file management
Shred and archive old records as needed
Support updates to corporate fiscal calendar and internal documentation
Order office supplies and manage administrative needs