Accounting Manager

$58,781 - $88,150/Yr

Mud Bay - Olympia, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Olympia, WA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Accounting Manager at Mud Bay is responsible for overseeing payroll and general accounting functions within a dynamic and growing environment. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage bi-weekly payroll processing, collaborate with accounts receivable and payable teams, and support month-end close processes. The position emphasizes accuracy in payroll operations and compliance with federal and state regulations, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead monthly processes including reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet adjustments.
• Partner with accounts receivable and accounts payable teams.
• Perform general ledger and payroll healthcare benefit and deduction reconciliations.
• Manage the non-inventory purchase order process.
• Participate in the implementation of UKG Dimensions.
• Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll (WA and OR), auditing timesheets for accuracy and calculating garnishments.
• Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of mandatory and voluntary withholdings and deductions, including federal and state taxes, healthcare premiums, and 401K contributions.
• Process new hires, terminations, and changes to employees' withholdings and bank information accurately and timely.
• Review premiums and attestations for Seattle and Oregon secure scheduling laws.
• Reconcile and issue W2s to employees and federal and state authorities.
• Respond to garnishment orders and verification of employment requests promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll operations.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented and organized individual.
• Experience with UKG or similar workforce management software.
• Preferred experience with NetSuite.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Participation in month-end close processes.
• 3+ years of experience processing WA/OR payroll and knowledge of payroll taxes preferred.
• Curious and a life-long learner, interested in growth.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
• Self-starter with effective communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with NetSuite is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Telehealth services
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employee discount program
• Access to earned wages (UKG Wallet)
• Paid Time Off (128 hours of PTO accrual based on 2080 hours worked)
• Six paid holidays