Staff Accountant

Description

Clarus Adventure is home to some of the most respected brands in the outdoor and overlanding space—Rhino-Rack, RockyMounts, MAXTRAX, and TRED. From roof racks to recovery gear, we support adventurers across the globe with innovative, rugged gear designed to get them further off the beaten path.

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to complete general ledger accounting responsibility through assistance in maintaining and reporting financial information for Rhino Rack subsidiaries, its consolidated financial statements and public filings, preparation of departmental expense reports, preparation and filing of sales and property tax returns, and maintain good relationships with vendors and customers. 

In this role, you will be  

• Responsible for maintaining accounting records and perform month-end close procedures and assisting in producing financial information for Rhino Rack subsidiaries. 
• Responsible to perform bank reconciliations, maintain fixed asset accounting system, debt scheduling, inventory tracking, prepaid expenses, payroll accruals and monthly reoccurring journal entries and investigate account variances.
• Assist Controller in the cash management function that all transactions are recorded in the general ledger in a timely manner and in the correct amount and period.
• Responsible for preparing and distributing monthly departmental expense reports by the 5th of the subsequent month, except as otherwise directed by the Controller.
• Responsible for documenting and filing sales tax returns on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Responsible to document and file property tax and unclaimed property returns, as well as filing US Census reports.
• Responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of new accounting and control systems in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Assist in financial forecasting and budgeting.
• Assist with AP duties as needed, such as check disbursements, maintaining AP records, etc. 
• Assist with AR duties as needed, such as bank deposits, maintaining AR records, refunds, customer calls, etc.
• Maintain relationship with Sales team on key customer accounts. 
• Review and analyze bad debt accounts with the Controller, Sales Director, and Collection Agency. 
• Calculate monthly sales commissions and quarterly royalties.
• Analyze new and complex accounting transactions to determine proper accounting treatment as directed by Americas Controller. Perform accounting research to support these transactions.
• Responsible for assisting the Controller with preparing public filings.
• Assist with internal and external auditors request, reports, and questions.
• Assist with inventory costing, analysis, and reporting.
• Communicating and assisting with Australia and Global Leadership Team requests.
• Assisting the Controller in any other projects as required 

Clarus Adventure is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex; including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Clarus Adventure HR representative.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

     Education Required:  Bachelor’s degree   in accounting or finance and 1 - 2 years experience in an accounting function 

Skills and general experience: Requires strong excel abilities including creating pivot tables, xlookups and complex formulas. Computer (word processor, database), reading, basic mathematics, phone skills, general clerical skills, filing, 10-key, typing, ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, and attention to detail. Requires strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Alternative qualification: GAAP accounting understanding