Staff Accountant - Retail

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities