Accounting Assistant

Seirus’ Purpose: Innovating for a more inclusive and sustainable outdoors, filled with transformative experiences.

Have the chance to be a part of a company that cares about each other, the outdoor community, and our effect on the world. Take advantage of this opportunity to be a part of one of our internal teams promoting our purpose and values. Our internal teams focus on improving company culture, outreach round-up, partner and consumer engagement, and sustainability.

About Seirus: Since 1978, members of the Seirus Team have been developing innovative proprietary technologies and products that have enabled us to be a leader in outdoor essentials. Seirus fosters a culture where commitment to excellence in product innovation, quality, and customer service permeates all we do. We endeavor to deliver the best products to enable all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the highest level of comfort and performance in any weather. The research and development processes never end at Seirus, as we continue to search out and use the very best materials and workmanship. We also seek to employ the most dedicated and enthusiastic employees to grow the Seirus team.

Seirus fosters a culture of inclusivity and diversity, while always looking to expand our company culture in every aspect. We welcome all people from every walk of life!

What we’re looking for: Seirus is looking to welcome an enthusiastic and positiveperson to our team. One applying for this position should have strong multi-tasking and communication skills in addition to a sharp focus on detail for accurate processing of transactions. This person should be comfortable working with data and have a basic understanding of accounting processes.

Job Overview: The overall purpose of the Accounting Assistantposition is to provide support to accounting department personnel with a focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit and compliance. This position reports to the Accounting Manager position.

Position Specifics Please recognize this position is pivotal to the department and requires daily focused attention.The specific day-to-day duties may include but is not limited to:

Accounts Receivable Support

• Check in the pick tickets daily and review any discrepancies.
• Store list proofing and updating new addresses: SAP, TRUE/SPS COMMERCE, DC splits and Store Locator. (Excludes items related to commissions)
• Return customer phone calls to process credit card payments.
• Basic set up of new dealers/customers (excludes items related to commissions)
• Proof new customer set up and verify any changes.
• Long term goal is to serve as back up for the AR desk

Accounts Payable Support

• Coding freight bills
• 1099 prep work

Compliance Support

• Assemble New Dealer Packet yearly for NSM (National Sales Meeting).
• Reach out to customers with address corrections/ collect account rebills, rebill AAEFES.
• Be accountable for COIs (Certificates of Insurance)

Credit Support

• Monthly customer statement generation/distribution
• Monthly sales rep. aging generation/distribution
• Check in of daily picks.

Non-defective B2C returns processing.

• Provide PODs (proof of deliveries)

General Department Support

• Assist with Summit report proofing.
• Assist documenting procedures.
• Adhere to all policies defined in the Seirus Employee Handbook
• Provide honest feedback on performance as it pertains to performance reviews.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

General Department Support

• Back-up the receptionist on phone coverage

Job Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the US.
• Comfortable with taking directions from multiple teammates.
• Previous experience in office environment
• Professional and customer-friendly attitude
• Punctual to job and meetings
• Open communicator/transparent
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Average Excel skills
• Comfortable working on computer either remotely or in office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Average analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit for 8 hours a day and potential lifting requirement of 10lbs.

What you can expect from management:

• Honesty.
• Empathy.
• Accountability.
• Transparency.
• Inclusivity.
• Fairness.
• Respect.
• Encouragement and motivation.
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Robust training and support where needed. This may include but is not limited to company policies/procedures, company culture, responsibilities or tasks, workload prioritizing, etc.
• Open communication and an ability to receive feedback constructively.
• Collaboration and an ability to troubleshoot issues and work towards a solution.
• Employee recognition and feedback.
• Detailed and consistent performance reviews.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Excellent Health benefits including:

• Medical (HMO, PPO, & HSA plans - HMO plans covered 100% by employer for employees only)

• Dental (HMO & PPO plans - HMO plans covered 100% by employer for employees)

• Vision

• Life Insurance (Employer covers 100% at 25k)

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness

• Profit Sharing (SEP IRA)

• LA Fitness Gym Membership

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Poway, CA 92064