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Outdoor Research, LLC Accounting Manager in Seattle, Washington
Title Accounting Manager
About the Organization About the Organization Since 1981, Outdoor Research has been building award-winning outdoor clothing and gear. We stand behind every product we make with the Outdoor Research Infinite Guarantee- warranty. Find out how we were born from our founder Ron Gregg's research-led approach to problem solving, and discover the origins of our first products in Our Story. Discover our roots in U.S. manufacturing, our legacy in Made in the USA tactical gloves, and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic with the development of face masks and medical-grade personal protective equipment in Protection. Learn about our product processes using recycled materials, how we enforce the safety and wellbeing of our workplaces, and our commitment to all people and the planet in Responsibility. Meet some of our community members who work to create safe, accessible, and equitable outdoor spaces in our Community Partnerships and our Ambassadors. We'd be thrilled to have you join the team and find your Career at Outdoor Research. Outdoor Research Values Curiosity: We are constantly striving to learn and improve ourselves. In our products, as a brand, as a team, and as individuals. Passion: We love what we do and take pride in sharing our work with others. Innovation: We are complex problem solvers. Collaboration: We are better together. Community: We embrace the collective impact we can have from our diverse perspectives; on each other, society, and our environment.
Position Accounting Manager
Description
Location: Seattle (Hybrid) Position: Full-Time
Rate: $90-$115k
About this role The Accounting Manager will oversee the financial functions for various North American subsidiary affiliates of Youngone Corporation. This includes budgeting, financial management and reporting, audit and tax management, and consolidation of financial statements among entities as required. This position will be responsible for internal controls and guidelines, including SOX-related controls. In addition, this position will supplement the OR accounting team with tasks as the workload requires.
Essential Responsibilities
Working with operational managers, create and maintain company budgets for various corporate entities
Negotiate contracts with various service providers for the companies' real estate holdings
Review and approve vendor invoices for various services and create customer billings
Interface with bookkeepers/accountants to maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledgers as required
Issue timely and accurate reports of financial status and results to internal managers and to foreign shareholders
Manage cash positions and review bank transactions
Create and maintain documentation of adherence to internal control procedures, including SOX controls
Provide requested data and information to financial statement auditors, internal control system auditors, and government entities
Assist in the management of the property and liability insurance program, ensuring adequate coverage for the companies' properties and risks
Assist in the enhancement of accounting systems to improve data availability and quality
Assist OR accounting colleagues with their duties as workloads require and allow
Position Requirements
What you should bring to the table:
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
Proven ability to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and improve business processes
Experience with an ERP system, Dynamics 365 a plus
Experience with real estate management a plus
Ability to work with internal and external colleagues to accomplish financial and operational goals
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business, together with proficiency in operations/cost accounting and analysis
5+ years of work experience, 3+ years public or internal audit + private experience
What do we bring to the table?
11 paid holidays each year and 3 floating holidays
PTO/PSST
Transportation benefits
Paid volunteer time
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401k with discretionary company match
Bouldering wall, Gym
Product discounts
Employee interest groups including various sports activities
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Location Seattle, WA
EOE Statement OR is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in an unlawful manner. Employment-related decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or military status, genetic information, political ideology or other applicable protected class status. This commitment extends to all employment practices including selection, hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, promotion or transfer, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, demotion, layoff, or separation. All employment decisions are based upon the qualifications of the individual and the job requirements.
OR supports this commitment with an Affirmative Action Program, which is updated annually. The
objectives of the Affirmative Action Program are to ensure that our team reflects the diversity of our local community. We fully support affirmative action to include women, ethnic minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities throughout our workforce. The OR Affirmative Action Program is available for review by all employees and is maintained in the Human Resources Department.