Senior Accountant

VANCE OUTDOORS INC•Obetz, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for reconciling bank statements, general ledger work, sales tax reporting, daily sales reports to owners, twice-weekly check runs, cash forecasting, and ad hoc assignments by management. The Senior Accountant drives the monthly and annual close process, including journal entries for various accounts such as Prepaid, FET, Rents Depreciation, Right of Use, Payroll, Health Insurance spending, Law Enforcement entries, and allocations. They prepare documentation and support for the annual audit process, reconcile all bank accounts monthly, and prepare various tax filings including Sales, Use, CAT, Real Estate and Property Tax, Marine Sales Tax, and Colorado Firearm Excise Tax. The role also involves gathering and recording non-merchandise expenses, administering SAGE/FYLE expense reporting, reporting on daily/monthly sales and large expenses, gathering routine reports from the point of sale system, supporting AP with ACH input, recording amortizations and depreciations, maintaining the fixed asset book, preparing commissions, recording and reconciling point of sale inventory adjustments, and reporting on inventory turns. Additionally, the Senior Accountant handles A/R clearing, earned discounts entry, reconciliation of gift certificates and layaways, and real estate entries as needed. They review monthly statements for accuracy and issues, close Marine books monthly, and work closely with the CFO to finalize. This role supervises and participates in preparing and auditing materials, identifies and resolves problems, adjusts journal entry errors, and enforces safety and company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of Accounting Software (Sage); Spreadsheet Software (Excel); and Inventory Software.

Nice To Haves

Some benefits our employees receive- Medical/Dental/Vision and supplemental benefits for full-time employees
Paid time off for full-time employees
401k with match
ESOP retirement plan
Employee Discounts
Range time and free classes at the Obetz training center
Volunteer opportunities and fun wellness challenges

Responsibilities

Drives the monthly, annual close process, including journal entries surrounding processes as assigned, Prepaid, FET, Rents Depreciation, Right of Use, Payroll, Health Insurance spending, Law Enforcement entries, allocations as assigned
Prepares documentation and supports annual audit process
Supports reconciliation of all bank accounts monthly and timely as assigned gathering needed support working closely with Staff Accountant who maintains Bank Tracker
Prepares Sales, Use, CAT, Real Estate and Property Tax, Marine Sales Tax, Colorado Firearm Excise Tax and Other Tax filings as assigned.
Gathers support and records non-merchandise (direct) expenses including credit cards, administers SAGE/FYLE expense reporting, including set up of new users and maintaining process
Reports out on daily/monthly sales as assigned, preparing and maintaining report worksheets
Reports out on large expenses as assigned, Fedex as an example
Gathers routine point in time monthly reports from point of sale system as assigned
Supports AP by inputting ACH as needed
Records amortizations, depreciations and maintains fixed asset book, coordinating with CPA’s as assigned
Prepares commissions as assigned
Records point of sale inventory adjustments, transfers, receipts, store 16 transfers, and related credit card transactions, reconciles and records variances monthly.
Reports out on Inventory turns as assigned
A/R clearing work as assigned
Earned discounts entry as assigned
Reconcile gift certificates and layaways as assigned
Real Estate Entries as needed
Reviews monthly statements checking for correct and timely inputs, expense and margin issues. Communicates on incorrect issues to source. Works closely with CFO to finalize.
Closes Marine books monthly as assigned
Works closely with staff accountant and junior staff accountant to ensure that deadlines established by the CFO are met for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end.
Supervises and participates in preparing and auditing materials requiring analyses of supporting documents and ensures that all entries are entered into the system properly.
Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.
Adjusts journal entry errors.
Enforces safety, health, and security rules.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
All other duties as required by management.