Staff Accountant - Retail
Company: Johnson Health Tech Companies
Location: Cottage Grove
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Position Overview:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant
to join our Finance team, with a focus on supporting the accounting
and analysis needs of our retail operations and consumer product
sales. This role directly supports Johnson Fitness & Wellness
stores and the JHT Trading Inc. distribution channels—including
Specialty, Retail Parts Sales, IPO Sporting Goods/eCommerce, and
Wellness. Candidates with experience or interest in the retail and
consumer product environment will thrive in this fast-paced,
customer-driven business. This is a non-supervisory position with
strong potential for growth in a collaborative and
performance-oriented team. Responsibilities: Accounting: · Perform
daily bank reconciliations for retail and online cash accounts. ·
Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies in coordination with
retail and eCommerce sales teams. · Prepare and share daily sales
and payment clearing reports for internal teams and external
customers. · File business registrations and prepare monthly
sales/use tax returns in compliance with multi-state regulations. ·
Prepare and submit personal property tax returns. · Maintain fixed
asset schedules, including asset additions, disposals, and
depreciation tracking. · Prepare and post journal entries and
monthly reclassifications related to store and channel activity. ·
Reconcile and maintain assigned general ledger accounts with a
focus on retail-specific entries. · Support monthly close
processes, reporting, and ad hoc financial projects. Support
Functions: · Assist with quarterly reviews and the year-end audit
by providing accurate documentation and timely responses. ·
Contribute to achieving department and personal KPIs aligned with
retail growth and performance. · Provide support to other team
members and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic retail
business. Requirements: Education: · Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting or Finance required. Experience: · At least 1 year of
experience in accounting, finance, or audit-related work. ·
Experience in a retail or consumer products environment preferred.
· Familiarity with SAP is a strong plus . Skills & Competencies: ·
Technical Proficiency · Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot
tables, VLOOKUPs, macros). · Proficiency in SAP, BW, Microsoft CRM,
Iridium (or other POS systems), Word, and PowerPoint. Analytical &
Financial Acumen: · Strong analytical skills to connect store and
sales performance with financial outcomes. · Ability to identify,
investigate, and resolve accounting variances across retail
channels. Communication & Collaboration: · Clear and confident
communication skills, both written and verbal. · Ability to build
strong cross-functional relationships with retail operations,
sales, and customer service teams. · Comfortable presenting
insights and recommendations in a business-focused way.
Organizational Excellence · Detail-oriented with strong
prioritization and multitasking abilities. · Able to meet deadlines
consistently in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.
Professional Drive · Proactive and action-oriented with a desire to
improve business processes and financial outcomes. · Motivated to
learn and grow into roles of increasing responsibility. · A
supportive and adaptable team player. Benefits: We offer a
competitive compensation package along with outstanding benefits
and growth opportunities, including: • Health & Dental Insurance •
Company-paid Life Insurance • 401(k) Plan with company
contributions • Generous Paid Time Off • Exclusive Product
Discounts • Wellness Programs and more EOE/M/W/Vet/DisabilityZR
Keywords: Johnson Health Tech Companies, Milwaukee , Staff Accountant - Retail, Accounting, Auditing , Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
