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About the Organization
About the Organization
Since 1981, Outdoor Research has been building award-winning outdoor clothing and gear. We stand behind every product we make with the Outdoor Research Infinite Guarantee• warranty. Find out how we were born from our founder Ron Gregg's research-led approach to problem solving, and discover the origins of our first products in Our Story. Discover our roots in U.S. manufacturing, our legacy in Made in the USA tactical gloves, and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic with the development of face masks and medical-grade personal protective equipment in Protection. Learn about our product processes using recycled materials, how we enforce the safety and wellbeing of our workplaces, and our commitment to all people and the planet in Responsibility. Meet some of our community members who work to create safe, accessible, and equitable outdoor spaces in our Community Partnerships and our Ambassadors. We'd be thrilled to have you join the team and find your Career at Outdoor Research.
Outdoor Research Values
Curiosity: We are constantly striving to learn and improve ourselves. In our products, as a brand, as a team, and as individuals.
Passion: We love what we do and take pride in sharing our work with others.
Innovation: We are complex problem solvers.
Collaboration: We are better together.
Community: We embrace the collective impact we can have from our diverse perspectives; on each other, society, and our environment.
Position
Senior GL Accountant
Description
Location: Seattle, West Seattle Office
Position: Full-Time, Exempt
Rate: $85,000-$105,000
About this role
Outdoor Research is seeking a team-oriented Senior GL Accountant who will own a wide array of general ledger activities

• General responsibilities include overseeing the operational accounting of assigned GLs, financial statement analysis and audit support
• Perform month-end close duties related to COGS and inventory, prepare journal entries, complete reconciliations and analyze balances
• Own the end-to-end process for the quarterly inventory obsolescence reserve and the semi-annual cost roll
• Manage monthly accounting for fixed assets and intangibles, posting journal entries and assessing assets for capitalization and impairment
• Perform accounting duties related to retail stores including posting journal entries, completing reconciliations and preparing management reporting
• Other ad-hoc analysis and reporting tasks as needed

Position Requirements
What you should bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of general financial and cost accounting principles, including experience with cost-of-goods sold and inventory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify root-cause issues and propose solutions to leadership
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Passionate and energetic team player who can work cross-functionally with a variety of non-finance teams
• Proficient with accounting software and experience using an ERP system, business intelligence and reporting tools
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA preferred
• Public accounting experience a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance

What do we bring to the table?

• 11 paid holidays each year and 3 floating holidays
• PTO/PSST
• Transportation benefits
• Paid volunteer time
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401k with discretionary company match
• Product discounts
• Employee interest groups including various sports activities and our one and only Fun Force club

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
Seattle, WA
EOE Statement
OR is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in an unlawful manner. Employment-related decisions are made based on an individual's qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or military status, genetic information, political ideology or other applicable protected class status. This commitment extends to all employment practices including selection, hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, promotion or transfer, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, demotion, layoff, or separation. All employment decisions are based upon the qualifications of the individual and the job requirements.
OR supports this commitment with an Affirmative Action Program, which is updated annually. The
objectives of the Affirmative Action Program are to ensure that our team reflects the diversity of our local community. We fully support affirmative action to include women, ethnic minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities throughout our workforce. The OR Affirmative Action Program is available for review by all employees and is maintained in the Human Resources Department.
This position is currently accepting applications.