We are looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to round out our existing dedicated team of support staff and help us improve our processes, efficiencies and outcomes.
The person in this role will be primarily responsible for the revenue reconciliation, posting and analysis on a daily and monthly basis. Additional responsibilities will include; reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. The successful Sr. Staff Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating with a team of accountants, support staff, internal customers and leaders of the organization.
Work Environment: Gym Management Services is the support company that provides management and administrative services to the Gold's Gym SoCal Group. We are an exciting, growing and dynamic company committed to the success of the gyms we support. The Gold's Gym SoCal Group has been in existence for over 30 years and has a strong name in the fitness industry. Currently the Gold's Gym SoCal Group is made up of 16 Gold's Gyms that are separate entities. The group plans to add 2-3 gyms per year for the foreseeable future and we need talented and committed individuals with vision and a commitment to the strength of the group and the well-being company, the gym members and fellow team members.
Responsibilities
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile revenue on a daily basis
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
General accounting functions including accruals, prepaid and amortization, recording journal entries, account reconciliations preparation and fixed assets
Accurately prepare complex accruals, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the monthly, quarterly and annual close process
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and results
Provide technical support and advice on within the company
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial the financial forecast and budgeting process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Assist in preparing financial statements and other reports of metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Assist preparation of federal, state and local tax filings, as well as sales and use tax
Support month-end and year-end close process
Participate in ERP and other system upgrades or conversions
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Liaise with our Analyst, Assistant Controller and CFO to improve financial procedures
Requirements
Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of business trends
Strong familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Sage or Dynamics GP
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field. Associates degree will be acceptable with proven related experience