Senior Accountant

Nellis Auction•Enterprise, NV

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

About Nellis Auction Nellis Auction (Nellis or “the Company”), headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, is a middle-market Direct-to-Consumer marketplace providing efficient liquidation services for returned or overstock inventory. Nellis sources these goods through major retailer/wholesaler relationships and currently operates in nine locations with more than 1,800 employees. The Company is a leader in the reverse logistics industry ($769B size) with significant relationship, operational, and technological competitive advantages. Given these competitive advantages, Nellis has experienced exponential revenue growth in recent years with more growth ahead. www.nellisauction.com Key responsibilities of this position The Senior Accountant contributes to Nellis' overall success by ensuring that accounting, cost, and inventory processes are efficient, compliant, and accurate. This role directly impacts the Company's ability to manage its month-end close process, financial reporting, cost and inventory management, and tax and compliance obligations. Partnering with Operations, this position will also lead, monitor, and execute regular inventory counts. This position will report directly to the Director of Accounting and will support the Senior Controller and CFO/other senior leaders in a pivotal role to support Nellis’ exponential growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred (MBA a plus)
4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years working under a Controller
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting principles
Experience leading, monitoring, and executing inventory count processes, with a solid understanding of the inventory environment and its associated financial processes
Knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations, process, and distribution principles
Strong proficiency in Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems, with the ability to analyze transactional-level detail and articulate key findings to management
Advanced Excel skills, including experience with financial modeling and data visualization
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and attention to detail and accuracy
Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Excellent project and time management abilities able to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced work environment

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail/accuracy and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to be a team player and to develop into a manager/leader of people in future roles

Responsibilities

Participate and drive activities related to the monthly close process, including accurate & timely preparation of journal entries (supported by well-documented analysis) and the timely research/resolution of various business matters that have accounting implications
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis on a monthly basis, including but not limited to inventory, fixed assets, and payroll accounts
Own and lead the cost and inventory functions within the accounting team, in addition to core general ledger and month-end close responsibilities
Responsible for cost accounting-related activities, including maintaining accurate standard/actual costs, inventory management and purchasing, and freight tracking/monitoring
Partner with Operations to lead, monitor, and execute the regular inventory count process for improved inventory accuracy
Perform functions in accordance with applicable company, GAAP, and tax policies and procedures
Maintain lease accounting schedules in compliance with ASC 842
Provide technical support to leadership and outside auditors
Provide meaningful analysis to management by developing spreadsheet reports
Assist in coordinating with internal/external audit and tax requests, and support ad-hoc month-end, audit, and internal controls compliance projects as requested
Perform other duties as assigned