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Temporary Staff Accountant

12/20/2025

The Staff Accountant will prepare month-end journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with financial reporting. Additional tasks include preparing sales tax returns and reviewing employee expense reports.

Salary

28.85 - 36.06 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Our mission is to help teachers and coaches get better results showing kids how to have fun and become healthier through physical activity. Our Team Members, innovative unique products, Unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and outstanding service have set us apart from the competition for the last 75+ years. Gopher Sport is the parent of several brands that invent and sell fun, innovative, institutional-quality products for physical education, sports, fitness, early childhood education, STEM education and classroom physical activity: • Gopher: innovative high-quality products for physical education, athletics, fitness, gymnasium and recreation (www.gophersport.com) • Play With A Purpose: institutional playground equipment, physical development and active play products for kids aged 0-6 (www.pwap.com) • Moving Minds: a fun selection of active seating, furniture and classroom accessories so kids can be active in the classroom (www.moving-minds.com) • STEM-Supplies: has the highest quality assortment of products to promote hands-on, physically active learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math subjects (www.stem-supplies.com) • SPARK: A family of evidence-based physical education, after-school and early childhood education curriculum that shows teachers how to help kids develop important motor and movement skills, and social and personal skills

About the Role

Description

Gopher Sport is looking for a temporary Staff Accountant to help through the end of June 2026.

Who we are:
Gopher Sport is an industry-leading inventor and seller of high-quality, innovative products used by teachers, coaches and kids for physical education, athletics, fitness and recreation.

Our mission is “To help teachers and coaches show kids how to have fun and be healthier through physical activity”. Started in 1947, we are committed to giving our customers innovative, high-quality products; fast, friendly, easy, right service; and an unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

Our Values:

We create delighted fans

We are dependable and trustworthy

We are passionate about quality and excellence

We move fast to innovate and improve

Description

Prepare month-end journal entries and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations. Assist with monthly sales tax filings and preparation of internal managerial reports.

What will you be doing?

• Perform month-end journal entries.

• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.

• Provide reporting and analysis on assigned general ledger accounts.

• Assist the Controller in preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports.

• Prepare and file the company’s sales tax returns.

• Prepare and publish assigned managerial and contract reporting.

• Review employee expense reports and corporate credit card charges for adherence to company policy.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university/college.

2. 1-2 years of experience in Accounting preferred

3. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Proficient in other Microsoft Office applications preferred.

4. NetSuite ERP or other mid-sized company accounting system experience preferred.

Hourly Range:

$28.85 - $36.06 per hour

To apply:

1. A short, clear Cover Letter that explains WHY you are interested in this specific position, and?gives examples of your prior successes performing the responsibilities listed above.

2. Your Resume

Key Skills

AccountingFinanceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeNetSuite ERPGeneral LedgerSales TaxFinancial StatementsReportingAnalysisExpense ReportsCorporate Credit Cards