Oberalp North America (ONA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Oberalp Group––a design & innovation focused outdoor sport company headquartered in the Dolomites in Bolzano, Italy, with global operations. ONA handles the sales, marketing, operations, distribution, and customer service functions in the U.S. and Canada for four premier mountain sports brands within the Oberalp Group––SALEWA, DYNAFIT, WILD COUNTRY, and POMOCA. ONA also handles the sales, operations, distribution, and customer service functions for the EVOLV climbing brand.
Oberalp North America and the Oberalp Group operate in a dynamic market environment, and we seek to work with people who share our hands-on, collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to business.
And, of course, we look for team members who share in our boundless enthusiasm for mountain sports and a stewardship ethic to protect the places we love to play.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Accountant is responsible for supporting the full cycle accounting for Oberalp North America. The Accountant will assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, bank account reconciliations, expense report processing, fixed asset management, sales and income tax returns, general ledger entries, month-end and year-end close procedures, and financial analysis and reporting. The Accountant will also be responsible for office management responsibilities, as needed.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
The primary focus of this position will be on accounts receivable, customer communication, and collections. Accountant will be utilized as needed for all other accounting related duties.
• Manage accounts receivable
• Cash applications and payment reconciliations
• Customer account set up and maintenance, risk classifications, update credit limits
• Customer invoicing and issuance of credit notes
• Credit insurance policy compliance
• Credit agency reporting and monitoring
• Process credit card payments
• Initiating the A/R collections process
• Assist with Accounts Payable duties as necessary
• Record and reconcile bank transactions daily
• Prepare documentation for external tax consultant
• Perform routine and ad-hoc reporting and analysis
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Responsible for office management tasks such as ordering office supplies
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 2-4 years of Accounting experience preferred
• Familiarity with standard concepts, procedures, and practices in Accounting, including US GAAP and general ledger / month-end processes
• Strong computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience in Microsoft Excel is essential, with a competence with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, and other advanced functions.
• ERP experience is required; Microsoft Navision experience is ideal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management skills, including the ability to work efficiently, prioritize projects, and be self-motivated
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• A passion for success, a positive attitude, and a tireless work ethic are all a must
• Flexibility and willingness to help in any way asked are needed in our team environment
• Love of the outdoors. A specific passion for mountain sports such as backcountry skiing, climbing/mountaineering, and/or trail running is a plus.
COMPENSATION
The company offers competitive compensation for the outdoor industry. In addition to a base salary, the candidate is eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits program including healthcare, dental, vision, 401K retirement plan with a company contribution match, company-paid life and disability insurance, and generous gear discounts. The company offers paid vacation, holiday, parental leave, and sick time. The company also offers a number of unique perks such as paid + unpaid volunteer time and group outings including an annual company hut trip that reflect our approach to maintaining a high performance business environment while leading an active outdoor lifestyle.
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