Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Posted by Mountain Chalet on 05/11/2026

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Action, Outdoor, Snow

Job Categories: Accounting, Admin/Clerical, Management, Operations, Retail - Management- Staff

Company Type: Accessories, Apparel/SoftGoods, HardGoods/Equipment, Nutrition, Retailer, Retail

State: CO

City: Colorado Springs

Country:

Required Experience: 1 - 3 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $52,000 - $65,000

Required to Relocate: No

Required to Travel: No

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles

Job Description & Requirements

About the Role

Mountain Chalet is seeking a retail-savvy Bookkeeper / Office Manager who thrives at the intersection of financial accuracy, inventory operations, and internal coordination. This role is central to keeping our specialty retail environment running smoothly - supporting staff, systems, and workflows with clarity and consistency.

 If you love the outdoor industry, understand the rhythm of retail operations, and want to contribute to a legacy shop built on authenticity and expertise, this is your role.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounting

•       Reconcile and record daily sales and COGS between POS and QBO/Xero

•       Record, code, and verify invoices and maintain accurate receiving documentation

•       Maintain GL accounts for accuracy including bank reconciliations

•       File state and city sale tax returns and maintain documentation with vendors

•       Process employee wages, taxes, and deductions accurately; strong understanding of Colorado wage requirements

POS & Inventory

•       Maintain accurate POS and Shopify metadata (SKUs, taxonomy, pricing, variants)

•       Support inventory management with accurate costs, pricing, and cycle/year-end counts

•       Create, place, and verify purchase orders; record transfers; resolve receiving discrepancies

•       Track and maintain company assets, including rental equipment

•       Coordinate vendor returns, credits, and warranty processes

 Operational Administration

•       Strengthen internal communication and coordination across the store

•       Maintain SOPs, project lists, task lists, and operational documentation

•       Assist with HR onboarding (paperwork, accounts, training materials, scheduling)

•       Support performance management workflows (e-training, PODS, clinics, on-sites)

•       Ensure compliance with insurance requirements for ski shop, rental program, events, and worker's comp

•       Assist with rental management system to ensure proper documentation, products, and pricing

Job Requirements and Qualifications

•       2+ years outdoor retail bookkeeping, inventory data management, and retail-specific analytics

•       Experience with POS/accounting workflows; Shopify experience a plus

•       Strong understanding of vendor workflows (preseason, ASAP, invoice matching, pricing updates, MAPP)

•       Proficiency with QBO or Xero plus AP tools like Bill.com

•       Strong organizational and documentation habits

•       Intermediate computer skills; Microsoft 365 proficiency

•       Basic project management skills

About Mountain Chalet

A Home Built for Mountain People

At Mountain Chalet, the mountains define us. Their ridgelines shape our spirit, their challenges strengthen our bodies, and their grandeur steadies our minds. This is our spiritual, emotional, and physical home. We exist to help others discover their connection to these summits.

We celebrate mountain sports, obsess over gear, and treat every customer as a fellow adventurer. Our products and services fuel real journeys, support real goals, and strengthen our outdoor community.

When you join Mountain Chalet, you join a team united by passion and share a commitment to helping others find their place in the mountains. Here, you’ll grow, learn, and contribute every day in an environment that’s challenging, energizing, and consistently fun.