Staff Accountant

Company Description

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We focus on our employees and company culture, resulting in meaningful employee engagement across the organization.

Red Wing Shoe Company is seeking a Retail Staff Accountant to support the accuracy and integrity of financial records for our retail operations. This role plays an important part in month‑end close, account reconciliations, and retail financial analysis, while also serving as an accounting resource for company‑owned and dealer stores.

• Support the month‑end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance‑sheet accounts, and analyzing period‑over‑period variances.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop and apply a strong understanding of retail Point‑of‑Sale (POS) and eCommerce Order Management Systems (OMS).
• Identify financial and operational control gaps related to retail transactions and support accurate reporting.
• Provide Tier2 accounting support to company‑owned and dealer stores by responding to inquiries via Service Now and email.
• Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations in accordance with established policies.
• Support annual audit activities, including preparation of schedules, work papers, and documentation for assigned areas.
• Assist with retail accounting projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Retail Operations to understand business initiatives and assess accounting and internal control impacts.
• Perform all duties in compliance with U.S. GAAP, IRS guidelines, and internal policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably supporting retail operations.
• Experience with retail accounting transactions, including POS systems.
• Working knowledge of general ledger, inventory, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Experience with ERP systems and retail transaction platforms.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Comfortable working in financial systems and learning new technology platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.

This position follows a Hyflex work model, providing the flexibility of remote work alongside intentional in‑office collaboration for “Moments that Matter” and key business needs. Upon hire, the candidate must be located within a commutable distance to Red Wing, MN.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account and flexible spending account
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) match
• Employee discounts
• Free employee assistance program (EAP) services
• Financial planning assistance
• Well‑being coaching

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

If you require assistance completing an application due to a disability, please contact rwsc or call 651‑388‑8211. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check. Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug‑free workplace.

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