Staff Accountant

Job Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing support in preparing, developing, and maintaining accurate and timely financial reports, records and general ledgers in accordance with US GAAP for Red Wing Shoe Company, as assigned.  The Staff Accountant responsibilities include processing general ledger journal entries; preforming monthly reconciliations; and reviewing monthly operating expenses and trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month end close process, including preparing relevant journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and account analysis or period over period account fluctuations.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and maintain monthly reconciliations.
• Participation in annual audits, including the compilation and preparation of supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports related to areas of responsibility.
• Identify, analyze, and contribute to process and system improvements.
• Perform all job duties while maintaining compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements including, but not limited to US GAAP and IRS
• Supports operational accounting projects and processes within the Corporate Accounting department.  Interacts with operations to understand business initiatives and their respective impact to accounting and controls.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university, preferred, and two to five years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and understanding of operations and accounting transactions including point-of-sale systems is preferred.
• Experience with inventory, payroll, general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. 
• Experience with accounting and financial reporting systems, such as ERP systems and retail transaction platforms is preferred.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Fundamental knowledge of US GAAP and accounting practices
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word and other Microsoft Suite tools.                              
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.                    
• Active listening skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and the ability to work well in a team.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple systems and applications.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment: 

This position follows a Hyflex work model, providing the flexibility of remote work alongside intentional in‑office collaboration for “Moments that Matter” and key business needs. Upon hire, must be located within a commutable distance to Red Wing, MN.

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)