Staff Accountant at Red Wing Shoe Company in Red Wing, MN

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing.  We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.  Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $55,400 - $74,700 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing support in preparing, developing, and maintaining accurate and timely financial reports, records and general ledgers in accordance with US GAAP for Red Wing Shoe Company, as assigned.  The Staff Accountant responsibilities include processing general ledger journal entries; preforming monthly reconciliations; and reviewing monthly operating expenses and trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month end close process, including preparing relevant journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and account analysis or period over period account fluctuations.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and maintain monthly reconciliations.
• Participation in annual audits, including the compilation and preparation of supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports related to areas of responsibility.
• Identify, analyze, and contribute to process and system improvements.
• Perform all job duties while maintaining compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements including, but not limited to US GAAP and IRS
• Supports operational accounting projects and processes within the Corporate Accounting department.  Interacts with operations to understand business initiatives and their respective impact to accounting and controls.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university, preferred, and two to five years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and understanding of operations and accounting transactions including point-of-sale systems is preferred.
• Experience with inventory, payroll, general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. 
• Experience with accounting and financial reporting systems, such as ERP systems and retail transaction platforms is preferred.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Fundamental knowledge of US GAAP and accounting practices
• Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word and other Microsoft Suite tools.                              
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.                    
• Active listening skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and the ability to work well in a team.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use multiple systems and applications.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment: 

This position follows a Hyflex work model, providing the flexibility of remote work alongside intentional in‑office collaboration for “Moments that Matter” and key business needs. Upon hire, must be located within a commutable distance to Red Wing, MN.

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)