Staff Accountant (Entry Level)

zumiezhomeoffice; Washington; On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Zumiez is seeking an Entry Level Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team at the Lynnwood Home Office. This role focuses on revenue and cash management, along with regulatory reporting, in a fast-paced retail environment.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in accounting (or be working toward it), be a strong team player, and possess excellent communication skills. This position requires in-office work at our Lynnwood, WA headquarters.

Qualifications

• BA/BS accounting degree or in progress toward degree.
• Experience with revenue/cash management and regulatory reporting.
• Retail transactions knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage revenue and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare regulatory reports for compliance.
• Support accounting team with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financials.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

BA/BS accounting degree

Working towards degree

Job description

JOB TITLE

Staff Accountant

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Reports to the North American Accounting Manager – Home Office

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt – Full Time

DEPARTMENT

Accounting

LOCATION

In-office at the Lynnwood Home Office

Pay

$31.25 - 36.06per hour

Zumiez has big goals for our Accounting Team. We're working hard to support the organization with accurate and timely reporting to help us all achieve our long-term growth initiatives domestically and internationally as a publicly-traded retailer for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports. We are always looking to find ways to develop and innovate our processes in order to work smarter and faster.

This is where you come in.

We’re looking for an Entry Level Staff Accountant that is a team player and has an understanding of retail transactions, general accounting, and an ability and interest to tackle new projects as they arise. The Entry Level Staff Accountant will be responsible for revenue/cash management and regulatory reporting.

The right candidate for this position will be detail oriented, drive development and efficiencies, experience in fast-paced environments, ability to work with various internal departments, an interest in continuous improvement and a drive to grow with the company. The Entry Level Staff Accountant role is building a foundation for a great career at Zumiez and beyond.

Your background: What kind of person will thrive in this role?

BA/BS accounting degree or be working towards your degree

A track record of ability to problem-solve and prioritize tasks

Ability to interact effectively with different personality styles

Strong team building skills

An appreciation of Zumiez culture and values

Retail and process automation experience a plus

And everyone you work with should describe you as…

A good team player

A strong communicator who can gauge an audience and adapt accordingly

Having a positive upbeat personality

Where you’ll work

Our headquarters are in the thriving metropolis of Lynnwood, Washington, just North of Seattle. This is a cube-free, skateboards welcome, open environment that’s designed to get people talking, debating the merits of an idea, and having fun. Even though our company was founded in 1978, our ~250 person HQ culture still feels very start-up-y. And even though we’re the home office, you’ll find a strong sales culture – not an administrative culture – here.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office environment. The noise level is generally moderate.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus eligible

Ability to Relocate

• Lynnwood, WA 98036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person