Junior Staff Accountant

The Snow Peak Person is both an outdoor enthusiast and a passionate creative. They believe in their talents and capabilities, are thoughtful in their approach and have a deep appreciation for their work and the world around them. Snow Peak People don’t shy away from growth or new challenges; they’re team players who prioritize connection and communication – and they’re serious about play. 

This position might be a good fit for you if you...

• Share a passion for the outdoors and the beneficial role it plays in people’s lives


• Express curiosity and creativity by taking initiative and be resourceful


• Understand your effect on business targets


• Make a memorable impact by being approachable, respectful, responsible, and joyful


• Value all people for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives

Purpose

The Junior Staff Accountant has front-row purview into the interconnectedness and interdependence between operations and finance.  As steward of our Accounting email and head of accounts payable and receivable, Snow Peak’s Junior Staff Accountant plays an integral role in sustaining daily operations across our varied business units.  To be successful in this role, the Junior Staff Accountant will need to manage a significant amount of data with accuracy and timeliness, ensuring that deadlines are met, controls upheld, key stakeholders consulted and issues troubleshot as they arise.  This role is an engaging and rewarding position amidst a great team and industry for someone who’s found their sweet spot in Accounting operations, and/or an educative and catalytic residency along someone’s Accounting career journey.

Classification

• FLSA: Nonexempt


• Status: Full Time, Benefit Eligible


• Compensation Type: Hourly; $24.04/hr - $28.85/hr


• Reports To: Controller


• Schedule: Regular Office Hours


• Location: Portland, OR; Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Essential Duties 

• Manage Processes & Data Integrity
  
  
  
  • Serve as the primary point-person for daily Accounting operations and data entry
  
  
  • Process accounts payable, including setting up new vendor files, collecting and validating federal tax ID’s, inputting invoices into SAP against appropriate expense or landed cost, seeking approval from cost owner, initiating weekly payments and reconciling bank activity
  
  
  • Prepare, post, verify and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable; create invoices; contact delinquent accountholders and resolve past-due discrepancies; lead monthly review of delinquent accounts with sales team
  
  
  • Reconcile bank account activity ensuring all receipts and transactions are accurately documented
  
  
  • Manage company credit card platform and adherence to corporate spending policy; pull and post activity at month-end
  
  
  • Resolve a wide range of discrepancies as they arise, such as with shipments, discounts and credit memos; escalate issues as necessary
  
  
  • Provide excellent customer service with external accounts and maintain vendor relationships; collaborate with internal teams to ensure that communication flows smoothly
  
  
  • Build and update accounts according to customer and business requirements
  
  
  • Maintain filing system for Accounting records within compliance guidelines
  
  
  • Assist with mail distribution and other clerical tasks as needed
  
  
  
  


• Support Departmental Objectives
  
  
  
  • Build, adapt and maintain tools and reports
  
  
  • Support month-end close process through assigned checklist items
  
  
  • Suggest strategies for process improvements
  
  
  • Develop and maintain documentation and standards
  
  
  • Support change management processes within the department
  
  
  • Train new and existing employees on systems and processes
  
  
  • Provide support and advice on cross-functional projects
  
  
  • Participate in team meetings; provide knowledge, support and advice for interdepartmental process improvements, projects or policy revisions
  
  
  
  


• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Education/Certifications
  
  
  
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  
  
  
  


• Experience
  
  
  
  • 2 years of experience
  
  
  
  


• Skills
  
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards, including double entry bookkeeping, reconciliations and internal controls
  
  
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  
  
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Accounting software (SAP preferred)
  
  
  • Understanding of, and interest in, the interconnection and interdependence between operations and finance
  
  
  
  


• Abilities
  
  
  
  • Ability to learn quickly; creatively solve new problems
  
  
  • Propensity for process improvement
  
  
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
  
  
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  
  
  • Proficient time management skills
  
  
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  
  


• Physical Effort
  
  
  
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  
  
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
  
  
  
  

All of our employees enjoy paid time off for qualifying sick leave and are also eligible for wilderness first aid certification, annual company retreat and/or camping trip, public transportation assistance, bike commuting allowance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Snow Peak gear package, access to third-party outdoor gear discounts, and generous discounts on Snow Peak gear and apparel.

In addition, our regular full-time employees are eligible for medical coverage with vision and alternative care, comprehensive dental, employer match to retirement contributions, short and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and paid family and medical leave.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age. With that said, research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. Snow Peak USA is committed to leveling the playing field, and we encourage women, people of color, and those in the LGBTQ+ communities to apply for positions even if they don’t necessarily check every box outlined in the job description. Please still get in touch – we’d love to connect and see if you could be good for the role.