AF Staff Accountant I

Melaleuca Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity bonus

On-site childcare

Fitness center

Free concierge service

Employee restaurant

Job summary

Melaleuca Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the General Accounting Manager with accurate financial information across various areas including inventory and expenses. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and strong analytical skills.

This role involves preparing financial statements, conducting variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with purchase policies. Melaleuca offers competitive compensation and an array of benefits such as on-site childcare and fitness facilities for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational and detailed work skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for various entities.
• Review and analyze departments, making necessary journal entries.
• Perform monthly expense account variance analysis.
• Prepare and analyze general ledger account reconciliations.
• Conduct special projects requiring evaluative thinking.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Computer and spreadsheet skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

The Staff Accountant assists the General Accounting Manager in supplying complete and accurate financial information to the company in the areas of inventory, capital, cash, income, expenses and product costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements for various entities.
• Reviews and analyzes departments and prepares appropriate journal entries.
• Suggests cost savings and revenue enhancing ideas.
• Performs monthly expense account variance analysis.
• Prepares and analyzes various general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles account balances for income statements and balance sheets and research and reconcile all discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Performs special projects by researching, coordinating, gathering information, etc.
• With general direction, researches, coordinates and gathers information for a variety of complex projects requiring the exercise of evaluative thinking and independent judgment in interpretation and application of company and accounting policies.
• Performs independent analysis and makes recommendations to provide appropriate financial data relating to the development of new programs.
• Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure company purchase policies are being followed.
• Verifies and audits all Business Travel Reimbursements.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Strong Accounting knowledge.
• Strong computer and spreadsheet skills.
• Detailed work and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of company policies, procedures and the company marketing plan.

Key Competencies

• A collaborative approach and willingness to engage in an environment of active idea sharing.
• Sharp organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• The ability to produce consistent quality under deadline pressure while paying careful attention to detail.
• Self‑motivation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Benefits

Excellent compensation—In addition to a competitive wage and bonus incentive program, the company offers comprehensive benefits for full‑time employees, including a longevity bonus, on‑site childcare, a fitness center, a free concierge service, and an employee restaurant.