Benefits:

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job Title: Accountant II

Reports to: Controller

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, Baseline Fitness is a leading franchisee in the Planet Fitness system with more than 130 locations across ten states. Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), the franchisor, is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand and 2,900+ locations system-wide.

Baseline Fitness is looking for a highly motivated Accountant with 3+ years of experience to support our tremendous organizational growth in a highly collaborative environment.

Job Summary

The Accountant II will assist the Controller in timely completion month-end and annual closing processes, as well as perform financial analysis to improve business performance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Take a lead role in reviewing/entering and approving journal entries across multiple entities

Ensure company standards and policies are adhered to across accounting functions

Prepare various balance sheet account reconciliations, analyze monthly activity and validate balances.

Prepare and present financials monthly to regional managers and department heads.

Assist Controller, CFO and CEO in preparation of financial analysis, as well as internal and external reporting as needed

Assist with preparation of audit schedules and responding to audit requests.

Assist in special projects and other miscellaneous assignments as needed

Provide recommendations to improve month end processes, financial controls, forecasting and general analytics

Qualifications/ Requirements

3+ years related professional experience in an accounting/finance environment

Bachelors degree in Accounting

General accounting experience as well as a solid understanding of GAAP, including past work with account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and account analysis

Motivated individual able to meet tight deadlines on a monthly basis with a desire to attain team objectives

Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of NetSuite preferred but not required.

Proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities

Employees at a franchise location are employed by the Franchisee and are not employees of PFHQ (the Franchisor). PFHQ neither dictates nor controls labor or employment matters for franchisees or their employees, and does not retain any reserved authority to control the terms and conditions of employment for franchisees or their employees. Each franchisee is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.