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Staff Accountant
LAKESHIRTS Detroit Lakes, MN
$57k-71k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Goods 1 Month Ago
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LAKESHIRTS is Hiring a Staff Accountant Near Detroit Lakes, MN

READY TO CHANGE YOUR BORING ACCOUNTING JOB & DITCH THE SUIT?


THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're looking for the next great number cruncher to join our growing Accounting team in Detroit Lakes at our Lakeshirts World Headquarters. Our ideal candidate is a progressive, forward-thinker, with a continuous improvement mindset, to move our accounting processes forward.

Under the direct supervision of the Controller, this is an all-inclusive position, with duties ranging from data entry to completion of the financials. We offer a truly unique, friendly, casual (we wear jeans to work every day, unless we're wearing shorts) work environment at a thriving company.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40-45 hrs/week.


A Typical Day (job functions): Royalties, Reports, RFP's, Data Management

Royalty Accounting:

  • Manage licenses and royalties for 600 colleges, bowls, NCAA, etc., including: royalty rates, licensing contracts, customer distribution channels, retailer codes and contract types
  • Research royalty requirements for new schools and sales streams
  • Run and validate royalty reports for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting; submit and pay
  • Manage audits from licensing agents
  • Communicate with reps and customers pertaining to royalty issues; and artists, customer service and management pertaining to licensing changes
  • Ensure compliance with licensing requirements

Payroll Accounting

  • Administer and process multi-company payroll, including calculating net salaries, deductions, and withholdings
  • Update payroll files and ensure wages and taxes are properly reflected in the general ledger
  • Coordinate with third-party support team for tax filings, reports, and payments
  • Resolve payroll issues and answer employee questions
  • Participate in payroll audits
  • Ensure compliance with governmental wage and labor laws

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control, writing.


Skills (qualifications) | Excel Aptitude Business Acumen Time Management Analytical

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or data-driven degree. Experience preferred, but not required
  • Excellent Excel skills, which will be tested
  • Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
  • Competency and fluency with computer technology
  • Proficiency in communicating both verbal and in writing
  • Ability to evaluate priorities to meet deadlines is essential
  • Excellent customer/vendor communication skills required
  • Consistent, reliable and predictable attendance required

Physical Demands:

NEVER: Climb, Balance, Crawl, Lift over 50 lbs, Carry 25-50 lbs, Carry over 50 lbs

OCCASIONALLY: Lift, Stand, Carry, Push, Pull, Carry 10-24 lbs, Lift 10-24 lbs, Lift 25-50 lbs,

FREQUENTLY: Walk, Bend, Twist, Reach, Lift under 10 lbs, Carry under 10 lbs, Reach at shoulder height, Reach above shoulder height, Reach below shoulder height

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit

OUR CULTURE is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 550 great people, proudly producing 35,000 garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.


NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.


Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Consumer Goods

SALARY

$57k-71k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/08/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

03/09/2023

WEBSITE

lakeshirts.com

HEADQUARTERS

DETROIT LAKES, MN

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1984

TYPE

Private

CEO

MIKE HUTCHINSON

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Consumer Goods

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