Office Specialist

Scheels; Wauwatosa, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with Roth

Associate discounts

Health coverage (medical, HSA, dental,

vision

Insurance (accident & hospital)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Scheels in Wauwatosa is seeking a full-time accounting associate for start in November/December 2026. The role requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, or related field and 1–2 years of experience, with responsibilities including invoicing, payments processing, and daily cash accounting.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional nights, weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, or related fields and 1 - 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices accurately into the accounting system
• Process, verify, and post payments, including checks, credit cards, and electronic transactions
• Prepare and record daily accounting entries related to sales transactions, cash, and deposits
• Safely handle, secure, and transport cash in accordance with company policies and internal controls

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, or related fields

Job description

The Wauwatosa Scheels will open April 3rd, 2027

This full-time position will start in November/December of 2026. We will start hiring part-time positions in November of 2026.

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
• Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

Primary Responsibilities:

• Choose 3-4 specific primary responsibilities for this associate to own from the responsibilities list below

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Choose 3-4 specific secondary responsibilities for this associate to own from the responsibilities list below

Responsibilities:

• Enter invoices accurately into the accounting system
• Process, verify, and post payments, including checks, credit cards, and electronic transactions
• Prepare and record daily accounting entries related to sales transactions, cash, and deposits
• Safely handle, secure, and transport cash in accordance with company policies and internal controls
• Correcting invalid SKUs from the registers to maintain an accurate inventory and records
• Generate and manage advanced shipping notice reporting
• Purchase order follow up communication with customers and vendors
• Professional, timely response to all email and phone inquiries
• Assist with filling and other administrative or organizational tasks needed
• Support various projects from leadership and other store departments as required
• Collaborate closely with the Office Leader, the HR team, and Store Leadership teams
• Demonstrate strong multitasking, organizational, attention to detail, and internal communication skills
• Perform basic calculations, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations
• Proactively seeking challenges and contributing solutions

Compensation:

Starting $38,000-$41,000 annually

Schedule Requirements:

This position is typically Monday through Friday, but could include occasional nights, weekends and holidays if needed.

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, or related fields and 1 - 2 years of experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Sedentary work -

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates.Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with Roth options
• associate discounts
• full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision
• accident and hospital indemnity insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program
• time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave
• Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.

Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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