Accountant I

REI Co-op works together to find better ways to work. The goal is to help people enjoy the outdoors. Working for the co-op means doing your best work. Support is given to help you live your best life. You also help shape the future of the outdoors for people and the planet.

This job helps REI succeed by reviewing, balancing, and posting basic corporate financial data into the General Ledger accurately and on time. Performs routine general ledger account examination and makes adjusting entries. Researches and posts account corrections following Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) and internal account definitions. Initiates, develops, and implements process improvements. Models and acts according to REI’s guiding values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, balances and posts basic corporate financial data from multiple systems into the General Ledger.
• Reconciles less complex Balance Sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepant items timely and accurately.
• Resolves cash posting issues directly with stores, banks or cash management.
• Processes business license forms with payment, meeting governmental deadlines.
• Processes clearing transactions in open item managed accounts.
• Prepares AHQ weekly cash deposits.
• Processes customer check requests.
• Processes daily chargeback, bad check, restitution and check request functions
• Performs investigative research and applies knowledge of state and federal laws to ensure maximum recovery
• Reviews, balances, and processes interfaces from external sources into the General Ledger.
• Serves as backup support.
• Maintains awareness of all activities and issues that could impact daily operations and service levels
• Recommends and helps develop and implement workflow improvements within their area.
• Identifies issues and brings inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cash management, treasury and/or finance experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of multiple financial systems.
• Basic knowledge of Excel or Word.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of how to apply GAAP to General Ledger accounting.
• Critical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of business math calculations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality surrounding sensitive employee or company information.
• Purposefully participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization . We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.