GL Accountant
Posted by PEARL iZUMi on 07/27/2021
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Bike
Job Categories: Accounting, Finance
Company Type: Accessories, Apparel/SoftGoods
State: CO
City: Louisville
Country: United States
Required Experience: 3 - 5 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: 55-65000
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: No
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles
Job Description & Requirements
GL Accountant
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Department |
Finance |
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Location |
Louisville, CO (HQ) |
Introduction to careers at PEARL iZUMi:
At PEARL iZUMi, we all play an integral role in our mission to “Unlock the Power of Inspiration and Impact” in a supportive, fast-paced and productive work environment. This is why we exist, and all team members contribute in tangible and sometimes profound ways. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more diverse we are, the better our work will be. If you see value in “unlocking” this potential, then PEARL iZUMi could be the place for you. We are looking for passionate like-minded people, fueled by an innate desire to work in an environment focused on team success. Whether your role is to create, to sell, or to support, careers at PEARL iZUMi give you an opportunity to make a difference.
We are also laser-focused on finding the right people who share our core values – Trust, Craft, Empathy, Impact, and Plus 1. Check out our website to see how PEARL iZUMi defines and captures these critical internal values. To be clear, we evaluate all candidates on their demonstrated commitment to these values.
Overview of Role:
As Staff Accountant, you will use your strong analytic skills and knowledge of principles of accounting to prepare journal entries and financial statements, reconcile general ledger accounts, and file sales tax returns. Additional responsibilities include tracking and depreciating fixed assets, coordinating with external auditors, and assisting with internal controls.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be comfortable communicating with team members throughout the organization and actively participate in cross-functional activities to support continuous improvement in accounting and business processes.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
= The ability to work independently
= Compilations and analysis of financial information to prepare all the necessary journal entries and account reconciliations
= Ability to analyze financial data and determine reasons for account balance movements
= Preparation of the requisite financial reports, including audit schedules
= Resolve accounting discrepancies
= Maintain & suggest sound accounting control procedures, relating to corporate compliance and to the efficient operation of the finance department
= Sales tax return preparation
= Thorough understanding of financial statement presentation
= Maintenance of the SAGE fixed asset software
= Involvement with the JSOX evaluation process
= Uploading the financial results into the Corporate Consolidation package
= Special projects as needed
Job Qualifications:
= You have a four-year college degree with major coursework in accounting, finance, economics or a related field
= You bring a minimum of three years of general accounting experience
= You are an Excel expert
= You can easily navigate all Microsoft suite products
= You have experience working in AS400 based (or similar) general ledger systems
= You are confident in your ability to complete sales and use tax returns
= You have working knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS
= You can stay calm under pressure and possess a strong work commitment
= You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with all departments in the organization
= You are a go-getter and are self-motivated
= You have strong problem solving and analytical skills
= You love to stay organized
= You recognize the small details
= Bonus: you bring previous experience with Sage fixed asset software
Our Values:
Trust, Craft, Empathy, Impact, Plus 1
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualification associated with the job. The successful candidate will be expected to perform all functions from administrative processing to leading change initiatives.
