Senior Accountant

Job Description
The Senior Accountant is a key position within our Accounting department. The expectations for the role are to demonstrate strong and effective management over the monthly closing and financial reporting process specific to his or her responsibilities.
The Senior Accountant will assist in the month end close accounting cycle and internal and external reporting of the Company. This individual will manage the month end responsibilities of the Company, including but not limited to for recording general and administrative and operating expenses and retail inventory transactions and related account reconciliations and variance analysis. The position will be involved in the implementation of retail point-of-sale system integration and make recommendations on process enhancement. The position will oversee the responsibilities of a staff accountant.
The candidate will be able to develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with all levels in the Company and cross-functional departments such as Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Retail. Qualified candidates will bring a strong knowledge of GAAP, proven leadership ability, excellent communication skills and strong record of process improvements.
This individual will approach projects with a flexible, innovative, detail-oriented approach, and a strong emphasis on system-based (rather than people-based) solutions.
This position will report directly to the Manager of Accounting at the Company’s corporate headquarters.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the month-end close process including the recording of retail inventory, club & corporate expenses, accruals, and reserves to the general ledger
Support the transactions and fluctuations of the P&L accounts with robust variance analysis
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and provide analytical commentary on fluctuations
Provide guidance and training to staff accountant
Prepare various schedules, memos, and supporting documentation for the external audit
Maintain accounting parameters in the D365 inventory management system for retail transactions and inventory to ensure postings are in accordance with GAAP
Able to work and partner effectively with other departments, such as Accounts Payable, Retail, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Tax
Research and implement strategic based processes to improve accounting and month-end close responsibilities