Senior Accountant - International Accounting

JOB TITLE
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Senior Accountant – International Accounting

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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Reports to the International Accounting Manager – Home Office

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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None

FLSA STATUS
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Exempt – Full Time

DEPARTMENT
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Accounting

LOCATION
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In-office at the Lynnwood Home Office

POSITION SUMMARY
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This position is part of the Accounting team here at Zumiez in Lynnwood, WA and is a key member responsible for timely and successful monthly, quarterly and year end closing of the financial statements and financial analysis for our international entities (in Europe and Australia).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for functional accounting processes, including preparation of general ledger reconciliations, supporting schedules and journal entries. The accounting will be performed in foreign General Ledger (“GL”) systems.
• Assist in maintaining accounting documentation and internal controls.
• Assist in global consolidation of financial results and preparation of cash flows.
• Work with external/internal auditors in managing company requests.
• Assist with other accounting projects as needed.
• Partner with other Zumiez internal departments (global and domestic) to ensure reporting and accounting needs are met.
• Execute projects successfully within the timeframe of the project plan and create clear lines of communication throughout process.
• Maintain reporting software tools (Workday/Adaptive, CoStar) reporting and identify opportunities for further optimization of application.
• Prepare accounting position and control deficiency documentation as necessary.
• Engage in people management as a teacher of the larger department.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with coworkers across the globe.
• Must be a self-starter, able to multi-task and work independently.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite especially Microsoft Excel
• Experience in accounting and leasing platforms, specifically SAGE and CoStar, a plus.

EXPERIENCE and

EDUCATION:

• 3+ years of demonstrated ability in accounting and working knowledge of US GAAP
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting or related field
• CPA or demonstrated progression towards CPA or equivalent designation preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds.
• Work environment:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office environment. The noise level is generally moderate.

BENEFITS:

Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000/year

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, following an initial wait period