Keen Footwear Looking for Accountant at United States, California, Menlo Park Full Time

General Summary

The Accountant performs full cycle financial accounting through the preparation, analysis, and review of financial statements using accounting principles with a high degree of latitude and functions as a subject matter expert for the department.

Scope and Complexity

Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payable of the parent company with a high degree of accuracy, reliability, and timeliness, and in accordance with company policies and deadlines.
• Reviews all inter-company transactions and generates invoices.
• Prepares monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, analyses and supporting documentation for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accumulated depreciation, accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
• Reconciles bank statements and follows up on outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly.
• Generates monthly financial statements.
• Enforces the use of appropriate accounting methods, policies, and processes.
• May provide accounting and administrative support for benefit plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with excellent knowledge of GAAP.
• Minimum five years of accounting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across a global organization and interact with all levels of management.
• Effective organization skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks or projects with competing deadlines.
• Effective analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an eye for minute details.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Solid knowledge and competency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Experience with Concur or other travel and expense administration tool strongly preferred.
• Log On, SAP, NetSuite or other enterprise software experience preferred.

Travel Required
No

Other Requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without cause.

Base Salary: $88,000 – $100,000 yearly
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.

Why Work at KEEN:Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Foundedin 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donatedmore than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation,includingconservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business.By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play,KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.
At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.