Staff Accountant – Roanoke, VA

We are seeking a STAFF ACCOUNTANT join the Orvis Team!  This is a remote/hybrid position in the Roanoke, VA area. One half day in the office every other week will be required to process physical mail.

The Staff Accountant's role involves managing state and local tax compliance, supporting inventory tasks, and general ledger transactions.  The incumbent is responsible for applying appropriate accounting practices, policies, and procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This position also includes maintaining files, reports, and various financial records and documents.

For more than 169 years the Orvis name has stood for outdoor traditions, quality, and customer satisfaction. At Orvis, we do not sell what we, ourselves, would not be proud to own or give as a gift. Our associates deserve to be proud of our service and our products, and we rely on every associate to apply our “pride of ownership” credo to drive our quality. “Good enough” is not our standard. We need to strive for perfection in our products and customer service, to propel our growth and the pride that will fuel our team.

Position Interfaces:

This position reports to the Controller and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly sales tax preparation.
• Reconciliation of Avalara tax system to Oracle ledger.
• Facilitate return preparation and filing.
• Reconciliation of prepayments, quarterly remittances, unused credits, etc.
• Review and respond to notices, minimizing penalties and interest.
• Maintain accurate and organized tax records.
• Assist with tax audits.
• Prepare and file miscellaneous tax items (annual reports, business licenses, VAT, etc).
• Duty and freight application to inventory costs.
• Monitor and manage physical and electronic mail.
• Exhibit focus, discipline, sense of urgency, and drive for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies and Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent technical knowledge and expertise.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in the accounting field, retail environment a plus.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Inquisitive and independent.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work extra hours as required.

Orvis Company associates take pride in our world-class service and products, treating customers, vendor partners, and each other with integrity and mutual respect. We work in a supportive, team-oriented environment, focusing on performance, continuous improvement, and exceeding our customers’ expectations – both internal and external. The Orvis Company and our associates are committed to giving back to our communities and protecting nature.

About Orvis:

In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. With our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.

Orvis is headquartered in beautiful Southwestern Vermont with operations in Roanoke, Virginia and the U.K. We firmly believe that the only way for Orvis to achieve its vision to be the most respected lifestyle brand in America, is to have a company culture that is supportive and inspiring to the individuals that will get us there.

Orvis offers competitive compensation commensurate with scope of responsibilities and experience required; plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, generous associate discounts, and other excellent benefits.

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To learn more and connect with Orvis, please visit us online www.orvis.com.