Staff Accountant

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Employee restaurant

Longevity bonus

Job summary

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company in Idaho Falls is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the General Accounting Manager in delivering complete and accurate financial information across inventory, capital, cash, income, expenses, and product costs. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and strong analytical skills, with opportunities to impact cost savings and revenue enhancements.

The company emphasizes wellness, growth, and a supportive, values-driven culture with competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Accounting Manager with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze departments and prepare monthly expense analyses and variances.
• Support inventory, capital, cash, income, expenses, and product cost reporting.
• Identify cost savings and revenue opportunities and assist with special projects.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication skills

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals"

Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health oriented products we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company.

We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue consistently exceeding over $2 billion dollars. We now have over 4,700 employees and operations in 20 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. To help keep up with this growth we are looking for an outstanding Staff Accountant.

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

• 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.

Just as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and 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

Why Melaleuca

Award Winning Culture

Flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand committed to changing lives. Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats employees with respect. Our employees and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community. We implement a very real open-door policy, and all employees are on a first-name basis. Melaleuca's commitment to its team has been recognized nationally. Forbes has consistently named Melaleuca as one of America's Best Employers, and one of America's Best Employers for Women. Additionally, USA Today recognized Melaleuca as one of America's Best Stores and one of America's Most Trusted Brands for 2025, a testament to our quality products and customer service.

Safe, Uncrowded, Affordable

Nestled in the heart of beautiful Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls is a prosperous and vibrant community, as well as the gateway to recreational paradise. This unique setting provides numerous opportunities for total wellness—social, physical, financial, and emotional. If you love outdoor activities, this is the place for you, with the Snake River running right through town, the Rocky Mountains dominating the horizon, and Yellowstone National Park less than a 2-hour drive away.

In addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus. Right here on-site, we provide a fitness center, free concierge service, and an employee restaurant.

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