Accounting Analyst

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Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field of study required

Work Experiences:

• 5+ years of experience in inventory or general accounting
• Knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
• Retail experience with a large company (revenues exceeding $500 million) a plus

Skills:

• Monthly financial entries and analysis
• Analytical design and strong problem-solving abilities with creative resolution skills
• Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Word and Excel
• Understanding of Accounts Payable and Receivable processes
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize workload, remain organized, pay attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels; able to establish rapport and maintain harmonious working relationships
• Ability to work as directed, consistently apply sound judgment, and operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team
• Ability to work well independently using technical Accounting expertise and judgment, as well as effectively contribute to a team environment
• Ability to work with large volumes of data for analysis and research
• Experience utilizing ERP accounting systems

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process detailed accounting entries
• Financial analysis and explanations for variances
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and determine how to resolve/correct any outstanding items
• Facilitate the billing and collection of contractual vendor allowances
• Oversee, maintain, and collect on all ad-hoc and marketing vendor allowances
• Ad-hoc analysis and reporting
• Special projects and participation in various initiatives
• Partnerships with internal and external individuals at various levels
• Maintain accounting controls and prepare and recommend new policies and procedures
• Process improvement by identifying and implementing strategies to improve productivity and efficiency
• Support external and internal auditors as needed
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Maintain confidentiality of Academy's financial information
• Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Regular attendance required
• Available outside of normal business hours as needed
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.