Accountant II

Planet Fitness - PF Baseline Fitness • Fargo, ND

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, Baseline Fitness is a leading franchisee in the Planet Fitness system with more than 130 locations across ten states. Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), the franchisor, is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand and 2,900+ locations system-wide.

Baseline Fitness is looking for a highly motivated Accountant with 3+ years of experience to support our tremendous organizational growth in a highly collaborative environment.

The Accountant II will assist the Controller in timely completion month-end and annual closing processes, as well as perform financial analysis to improve business performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years related professional experience in an accounting/finance environment
• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• General accounting experience as well as a solid understanding of GAAP, including past work with account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and account analysis
• Motivated individual able to meet tight deadlines on a monthly basis with a desire to attain team objectives
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NetSuite preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in reviewing/entering and approving journal entries across multiple entities
• Ensure company standards and policies are adhered to across accounting functions
• Prepare various balance sheet account reconciliations, analyze monthly activity and validate balances.
• Prepare and present financials monthly to regional managers and department heads.
• Assist Controller, CFO and CEO in preparation of financial analysis, as well as internal and external reporting as needed
• Assist with preparation of audit schedules and responding to audit requests.
• Assist in special projects and other miscellaneous assignments as needed
• Provide recommendations to improve month end processes, financial controls, forecasting and general analytics

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level