Staff Accountant

Varsity Brands

24d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States. Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it. The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller and is responsible for accounting related to various monthly accruals, accrued expenses, daily cash, preparing various reconciliations monthly, preparation and/or review of variance analysis, preparing and recording journal entries, audit schedules, and special projects as needed. The Staff Accountant will work with other departments within the Company to ensure the books, records and reports are accurate and reported timely.

Requirements

Proficient Microsoft Excel required including familiarity with various formulas
Demonstrate intermediate interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, written, and presentation, with the ability to communicate effectively within various levels of the company.
Exhibit the ability to thrive in a creative, dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
Exhibit the ability to handle sensitive matters and information with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
Attention to detail, ability to multitask, remain organized and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
Incorporate customer-centric values and SPIRIT principles into the company's mission, vision, and core values.
Must be comfortable with conflict resolution.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Account and bank reconciliation experience required
Familiar with wholesale/retail industry and general ledger activities

Nice To Haves

1+ Years in Public Accounting a plus but not required
CPA candidate or CPA a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare schedules and post general ledger journal entries related to their area of responsibility.
Responsible for preparing and posting daily cash entries.
Responsible for all aspects of Balance Sheet accounts assigned including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, audit schedules, and overall follow up of old items or reviewer notes.
Account reconciliations are due by the 12th of the following month.
Prepare Bank reconciliations and propose journal entries.
Participate in the monthly close process of reviewing variance analysis & cost centers.
Help with requests from others and from auditors.
Work on special projects and requests as needed.
Some overtime may be required to meet deadlines.