Staff Accountant

Big Ass Fans • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant position, reporting to the Global Controller, is a key member of the Big Ass Fans accounting team and has responsibility for the month-end close/consolidation process while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). As a Staff Accountant, you’ll help support that mission by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial information, enabling leaders across the organization to make informed decisions that drive growth and innovation. We’re seeking a driven, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership of their work. If you’re eager to learn, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make an impact on a growing global business, we’d love to meet you! At Big Ass Fans, you’ll have the opportunity to build your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow alongside a team that’s committed to continuous improvement and having fun along the way.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education and experience
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and meeting critical deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the month-end close/consolidation process, including the recording of journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and calculating various balance sheet reserves.
• Perform all aspects of fixed asset accounting.
• Provide daily cash reporting and perform bank account reconciliations.
• Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns and processes sales tax exemptions.
• Initiate research to identify business or operational issues that affect the company's accounts and effectiveness, as well as recommend ways of improving existing systems and processes.
• Prepare monthly analyses on changes in accounts and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Support year-end efforts, including the annual physical inventory count.
• Lead in developing an environment that creates “best practices” processes and systems and challenge current practices in an effort to locate efficiencies.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with other departments to achieve business objectives.
• Perform and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Opportunity to build your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow alongside a team that’s committed to continuous improvement and having fun along the way.

What This Job Offers

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