Accounting Manager – Aqua Quip Full Time NEW

With over 65 years of experience and expertise, Aqua Quip, a front runner in the world of aquatic luxury and outdoor leisure, became a part of Leslie’s family in January 2019.  We’ve consistently been trailblazers, pushing the boundaries in installation, service, repair, and maintenance within the industry. Our unwavering passion revolves around delivering user-friendly, dependable water care products. These encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from pools and spas to BBQs, outdoor kitchens, hearth, saunas, and an extensive selection of backyard accessories.

Job Overview

The Accounting Manager is a hands-on, detail-oriented role responsible for full-cycle accounting functions across all AquaQuip locations. This individual owns day-to-day financial operations, month-end close, compliance, and reporting. You will work closely with store managers, HR, and corporate leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial operations across the business.

This is not a supervisory-only role. This position is highly operational and requires someone who is comfortable being “in the work” every day. The ideal candidate can balance big-picture thinking with detailed execution, manage multiple deadlines, and communicate proactively when issues arise.

Pay Range: $85,000 – $95,000 /Base Salary

Compensation within range to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Responsibilities

• Process payments (checks, phone payments, and AR inbox transactions)
• Manage mail handling and deposits
• Monitor store cash drawers and perform end-of-day cash checks
• Handle Bank of America sweeps and reconciliation processes
• Download and reconcile credit card statements (AMEX, Global Payments)
• Process Stripe payments, refunds, and eCommerce transactions
• Manage finance payments from 1st Security Bank
• Maintain and reconcile all cash and clearing accounts (GL 1000–1030 series)
• Maintain AR aging and follow up on past-due accounts
• Contact customers regarding overdue payments and document issues
• Conduct AR reviews with store managers
• Manage credit applications for commercial customers
• Research and resolve disputed charges
• Unlock/lock customer accounts as needed
• Manage rebates and intercompany AR accounts
• Enter, file, and process vendor invoices
• Pay vendor invoices via check, ACH, and wire
• Reconcile vendor statements and review AP aging
• Support 1099 preparation and data collection for corporate reporting
• Order and manage store deposit slips
• Prepare and file monthly Washington State excise tax
• Prepare and file quarterly B&O tax
• Renew business licenses
• Assist with audit and year-end compliance requirements
• Month-End Close & General Ledger
• Perform monthly close across multiple GL accounts, including cash, AR, AP, inventory, and accrual accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries (payroll, merchant fees, accruals, intercompany, and corporate allocations)
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including cash, credit cards, AR/AP, inventory, deposits, and prepaid accounts
• Review and close sales, inventory, and performance reporting across locations
• Maintain accuracy of accounting periods in Evosus
• Prepare daily performance and operational reports
• Support sales and leadership reporting requests
• Produce inventory and SKU-level reporting by location and department
• Assist with financial analysis for leadership meetings
• Manage corporate credit card coding and Excel reporting (pivot tables, journal entries)
• Maintain accounting records and file management
• Shred and archive old records as needed
• Support updates to corporate fiscal calendar and internal documentation
• Order office supplies and manage administrative needs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience in a multi-location or retail environment
• Strong knowledge of AR, AP, and general ledger accounting
• Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data exports, journal entries)
• Experience with ERP/POS systems (Evosus or similar preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with Bank of America treasury/sweeps, Stripe, or Global Payments
• Familiarity with Washington State excise tax, B&O tax, and licensing requirements
• Background in retail, home products, or service-based businesses
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people.  Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.

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