Staff Accountant

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing.  We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.  Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $55,400 - $74,700 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Red Wing Shoe Company is seeking a Retail Staff Accountant to support the accuracy and integrity of financial records for our retail operations. This role plays an important part in month‑end close, account reconciliations, and retail financial analysis, while also serving as an accounting resource for company‑owned and dealer stores.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, comfortable working with retail transaction data, and enjoys partnering with operational teams to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

What You’ll Do

• Support the month‑end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and analyzing period‑over‑period variances.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop and apply a strong understanding of retail Point‑of‑Sale (POS) and eCommerce Order Management Systems (OMS).
• Identify financial and operational control gaps related to retail transactions and support accurate reporting.
• Provide Tier 2 accounting support to company‑owned and dealer stores by responding to inquiries via ServiceNow and email.
• Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations in accordance with established policies.
• Support annual audit activities, including preparation of schedules, workpapers, and documentation for assigned areas.
• Assist with retail accounting projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Retail Operations to understand business initiatives and assess accounting and internal control impacts.
• Perform all duties in compliance with U.S. GAAP, IRS guidelines, and internal policies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field a plus
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably supporting retail operations.
• Experience with retail accounting transactions, including POS systems, preferred.
• Working knowledge of general ledger, inventory, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Experience with ERP systems and retail transaction platforms preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Comfortable working in financial systems and learning new technology platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Work Environment: 

This position follows a Hyflex work model, providing the flexibility of remote work alongside intentional in‑office collaboration for “Moments that Matter” and key business needs. Upon hire, must be located within a commutable distance to Red Wing, MN.

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

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All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)