Accounting Manager

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Job description

Position Title: Accounting Manager

Position Type: Full Time - Exempt

Department: Accounting

Location: Hillsboro Oregon (Hybrid)

Contact:

Company: gearUP's mission is to inspire and unite teams with customized gear for work and play. Everything we do at gearUP is designed to ease the burden on managers and coordinators in dealing with uniforms and apparel. gearUP is differentiated in the market via a unique eCommerce platform that enables parents, athletes, and employees to order their own items and ship direct to their home or business in two weeks or less. gearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018. Now is a great time to join this rapidly expanding business team!

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day accounting operations of the company to ensure scalable efficiency and accuracy in the finance function; works closely with cross-functional teammates to develop end to end processes that support rapid growth of the company; provides strong team leadership and drives continuous improvement of systems and processes; and delivers timely and accurate financial reporting to support strategic business decision making.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate and timely financial reports, including internal management reporting, external monthly financial statements and annual audits.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Supervise and coach Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Oversee and streamline day to day transaction processing and month-end close activities, review general ledger account accounts and reconciliations.
• Develop accounting policies (i.e. revenue recognition, inventory accounting, lease accounting, etc.).
• Inventory accounting activities including balance sheet reconciliations, standard cost setting, inventory management, and related overhead absorptions.
• Partner with warehouse operations teams to continuously improve inventory cycle counts and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor cash position and cash forecasting.
• Implement, document and monitor effective internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure proper accounting of transactions, mitigate risk, and promote operational efficiency.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local tax and business registration requirements.

Top candidates for this position will:

• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth business environment.
• Be experts in accounting and financial reporting with strong attention to detail.
• Be hands-on team players with excellent problem solving, and communication skills.
• Be comfortable with change, ambiguity, and uncertainty.
• Demonstrate a focused sense of urgency and a bias for action.
• Enjoy collaborating across business functions to solve problems and continuously improve business processes and operational efficiency.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Education:

• BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related field required; Masters of Accountancy preferred.
• CPA or CMA required.
• 5+ years of accounting/business experience and proven success in a high-growth company.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or eCommerce retail business a plus.
• Expert level understanding of GAAP accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to coach, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset. Experience with LEAN processes a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite with advanced Excel skills.
• ERP system experience required; Specific experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus.
• Previous involvement in athletic programs a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Viewing computer monitors for extended periods of time.
• Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time.

Benefits: gearUP offers competitive pay and benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k) Plan with match, FSA Plan, EAP Plan and product discounts.

How to apply: Submit cover letter and resume to

Find more information on gearUP at:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gear Up Sports, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.