Costco Looking for Accounting Manager at Issaquah, Washington Full Time

Date Posted	November 27, 2023
Industry	Accounting
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Position:  Accounting Manager
Classification: Salary
Pay & Benefits: $120k – $151k DOE
Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Eligible

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits – medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
FLSA Status: Exempt
FTE: Full time
Reports to: Accounting Director

Posting Open Date: 11/21/2023
Posting Close Date: 12/01/2023
Location: #099 Home Office, Issaquah, WA
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*While the departments in which final open positions are available may vary, the open positions are expected to be in IMA and OAS

Position Summary
The Accounting Manager leads in developing department goals and staff, and managing department resources. The manager continually seeks out new process improvements and ensures that controls are being adhered to. Consistent positive communication is key in maintaining strong working relationships with our Merchandising teams, Operations, IS, Corporate Accounting and Costco suppliers.
 
Job Duties/Essential Functions

• INTEGRITY: When achieving benchmarks and goals, use methods/strategies that are consistent with the Code of Ethics and the Standard of Ethics for managers and supervisors. Always leads by example. Appropriately handles employee concerns and follows through to resolution.
• MEMBER SERVICE: Provides and ensures staff provides an exceptional member experience.
• ADMINISTRATION: Ensures proper department coverage (writing schedule and break aids if needed). Understands department budget, and is able to research and explain budget variances.
• MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Coaches and mentors employees to provide support and guidance. Has regular open and honest conversations with employees to discuss work performance and career development. Identifies learning opportunities to strengthen employee knowledge, skill, and ability.
• COMMUNICATION: Regularly shares information with employees via meetings and one-on-one conversations. Successfully navigates difficult conversations with employees, members, and suppliers. Listens, expresses empathy, and adapts to get point across. Addresses issues immediately to ensure a timely resolution and to avoid escalating the situation. Consistently demonstrates business knowledge during interactions with senior management.
• SELF-MANAGEMENT: Demonstrates sound judgement, taking a partner when necessary. Ability to maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation, or in intense, hectic situations. 
• INCLUSION: Encourages different approaches and ideas to work and to accomplish goals. Seeks employee input. Takes the time to get to know or reach out to candidates who show potential that may not come forward on their own.
• COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY: Takes measures to ensure employee and member information is kept confidential and adheres to IS security policy.
• This is a full-time management/leadership position (45+ hours per week).
• Provides professional development of supervisory team and their staff.
• Ensures all appropriate operational and accounting controls are operating as designed.
• Analyzes current procedures; recommends and implements enhancements.
• Sets goals including quality and productivity standards along with monitoring for compliance.
• Ensures reconciliations are timely and accurate.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with accounting staff, warehouses, and suppliers.
• Provides leadership and actively participates as a member of the Accounting management team.
• Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location.  

Experience, skills, education & licenses/certifications
Required:

• Costco management experience required.
• Letter of recommendation from current manager or director.
• HIPAA Training and Supervisors Orientation (within 30 days of hire); Leadership Development 101 (within one year); Costco Pay Policies (within 90 days of promotion).
• Proficient working knowledge of Costco Accounting systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong emphasis on diplomacy and training ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deal with constant change in a positive manner.
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills required.
• Must be extremely responsive, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Must be willing to rotate as needed within the organization.

Recommended: 

• Proficiency in Excel, Google, ReconNet, SAP, BI preferred with an aptitude for learning new systems.
• Proven leadership skills, including leading large projects and/or goal development and implementation.
• Willingness to share knowledge, teach and assist others as needed.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and timelines.
• College degree or equivalent experience.

Other Conditions

• Management will review the Job Analysis for this position prior to a job offer.

Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.

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