Accountant

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

The Accountant will be an important contributor to YETI's Global Accounting team, based at the company's corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas. This role plays an important part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of YETI's financial statements, maintaining a strong internal control environment, building effective cross-functional partnerships, and supporting the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, and related financial analysis for assigned areas
• Prepare monthly AP accruals, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper cutoff
• Prepare and maintain SG&A-related expense accruals and reclassification entries
• Partner closely with Payroll and FP&A teams to ensure accurate payroll-related journal entries, including wages, bonuses, benefits, and payroll taxes
• Perform routine and ad hoc variance analysis and provide clear explanations for fluctuations
• Identify and contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness within the close process
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives and help update accounting processes as needed under established guidelines.
• Document, monitor, and support improvements to internal controls over key financial processes
• Prepare audit support and participate in quarterly and annual external audit procedures

Qualifications & Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience
• CPA designation preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statements
• Experience performing account reconciliations and researching reconciling items
• Curious, analytical thinker who asks "why" to get to the root cause of complex issues
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand complex business and financial matters
• Collaborative, humble, and motivated to succeed as part of a team
• Unquestioned personal integrity and strong work ethic

Benefits & Perks:

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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.

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