Mud Bay is looking for a great accounting team member who brings a high level of attention to detail and expertise to a growing and changing environment. As many of us perform cross-functional duties, the workload will consist of working with our payroll team on bi-weekly processing, as well as general day-to-day accounting.
Muddies are here to contribute to the health of animals and to the happiness of those who care for them. We’re also here to create fulfilling work, meaningful careers, and a strong company that we can be proud of every day.
As part of Mud Bay’s Finance and Accounting team, the Accounting Manager will be well-versed in payroll (Fed, WA, and OR) and general accounting. They will work as part of a team, as well as independently. This will include ensuring that muddies are paid accurately and on time, partnering with our accounts receivable and accounts payable team, and providing support in the month-end close process.
Job Description:
- Assist and lead monthly processes (this may include reconciliations, accruals and other balance sheet adjustments).
- Partner with other accounting team members such as accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Accounting general ledger and payroll healthcare benefit and deduction reconciliations.
- Manage non-inventory PO process.
- Participate in UKG Dimensions implementation.
- Work closely with payroll team processing bi-weekly multi-state payroll (WA and OR), including auditing timesheets for accuracy and calculating garnishments.
- Ensure that mandatory and voluntary withholdings and deductions, including federal and state taxes, healthcare premiums, 401K contributions, are accurately calculated and reported to various groups and agencies.
- Accurate and timely processing of new hires, terminations, and changes to employees’ withholdings and bank information.
- Review premiums and attestations for Seattle and Oregon secure scheduling laws.
- Responsible for reconciling and issuing W2s to employees, federal, and state authorities.
- Respond to garnishment orders and verification of employment requests in an accurate and timely manner.
- Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Who We Are Looking For:
Someone who...
- Is detail-oriented and organized.
- Has experience with UKG or another larger workforce management software.
- Experience with NetSuite is preferred, but not required.
- Has an Associate or Bachelor's Degree.
- Has participated in month-end close processes.
- 3+ years of experience processing WA/OR payroll and knowledge of payroll taxes preferred, but not required.
- Is curious, a life-long learner, and more interested in learning and growing than being right.
- Is adaptable and comfortable with change.
- Is able and inclined to work collaboratively.
- Has a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity.
- Is a self-starter.
- Is an effective communicator both orally and in writing.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work alongside field staff to better understand their work.
- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
- Position Details & Travel Requirements:
Details:
- Lives and Works in the PNW. Our Accounting Manager lives within Mud Bay's retail geography and works in Mud Bay’s Home Office, in Olympia, WA, 2-3 days/week and may work remotely the balance of their time. All hybrid schedules are subject to the needs of the business and require supervisor approval.
- Primary team. Our Accounting Manager is a member of Mud Bay’s Accounting and Payroll Teams and reports to a Senior Accountant.
- Direct reports. No positions are reporting to the Accounting Manager.
- Compensation. The hourly wage for this position ranges from $28.26 to $42.38, depending on qualifications and experience.
- We don’t discriminate. We don’t discriminate based on race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy (including the potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, childbearing, childbirth, or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender expression), marital or family status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), military, uniform servicemember, or veteran status (including status as an honorably discharged veteran), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, status as a victim of sexual abuse, (including domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking), or on any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits:
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- Telehealth
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Employee discount
- Access to earned waged (UKG Wallet)
- Paid Time Off (128 hours of PTO accrual based on 2080 hours worked)
- Six paid holidays
Qualifications Education
Required
Bachelors
Experience
Preferred
Experience processing WA/OR payroll and knowledge of payroll taxes
Experience with UKG or other workforce management software
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