Senior Accountant NUMÉRO DE POSTE: 480617

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to take on increasing leadership responsibilities. This role is designed as a succession-track opportunity, with the expectation of developing into an Accounting Manager position within the next few years.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to partner effectively across the organization. This individual will play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, operational accounting, and team development while supporting the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute monthly and quarterly close activities in accordance with GAAP.

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and perform account analysis.

• Produce accurate internal financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results.

• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual budget-to-actual variances.

• Investigate period-over-period financial fluctuations and identify key business drivers.

• Present actionable insights and recommendations to support management decision-making.

• Manage accounting activities related to new store openings, relocations, and store closures.

• Analyze monthly rent and occupancy expenses across retail locations.

• Partner with operational stakeholders to ensure accounting aligns with business activities.

• Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including evaluation of new and modified lease agreements.

• Prepare and maintain lease schedules and required supporting documentation.

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and reconciliations.

• Prepare, review, and file multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax returns.

• Ensure compliance with applicable state and local tax regulations.

• Research discrepancies and proactively identify compliance risks.

• Lead annual audit preparation and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors.

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of audit requests and compliance requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, accuracy, and scalability across accounting processes.

• Support ERP system enhancements, reporting improvements, and workflow optimization initiatives.

• Participate in process redesign efforts that strengthen internal controls and operational effectiveness.

• Partner with the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.

• Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects that drive operational performance and company growth.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.

Required Experience:

• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a retail, multi-entity, or high-volume operating environment.

• Strong experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Solid understanding of GAAP, including hands-on experience with ASC 842 lease accounting and fixed asset accounting.

• Experience working within ERP systems and supporting system enhancements and process improvements.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis.

• Experience preparing for and supporting external audits.

• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or team development experience.

Preferred Experience & Technical Skills:

• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, or other business intelligence and reporting tools.

• Knowledge of sales and use tax compliance and multi-state tax filings.

• Experience supporting multi-location retail operations.

• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and automation initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to identifying and implementing improvements.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership levels.