Staff Accountant, Central Overhead

JD Sports Fashion•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Staff Accountant, Central Overhead supports accurate and timely financial reporting through journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and analysis. The role partners with the Accounting Director/Manager, strengthens internal controls, improves processes, and supports monthly and year-end reporting and audits. This position also collaborates cross-functionally to provide financial insights, resolve discrepancies, and support budgeting and other financial initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
1–3 years of relevant work experience, including accounting experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent programs.
Demonstrated strengths in analytical thinking, execution, and sound decision-making.
Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with company policies.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
Experience working in large ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting activities, including calculations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of supporting documentation to ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines by completing close activities and resolving outstanding accounting items.
Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules, identifying and explaining significant variances or unusual activity.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows, increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support timely reporting to management.
Collaborate with departments to support financial decision-making, monthly budget-to-actual reporting, and collection of information for accurate financial reporting.
Research and resolve account discrepancies by reviewing transactions, supporting documentation, and account activity.
Analyze financial trends, revenues, costs, financial obligations, and other information to ensure accuracy and completeness and identify potential issues.
Perform ad hoc accounting, financial analysis, and special projects as requested by management.
Support key internal controls and work with internal and external auditors to substantiate and validate control activities and documentation.
Assist with interim and year-end external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, responding to auditor requests, and researching accounting questions.