Sr Operations Accountant - Assets

About Us

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.).

At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t shirt distributor to a leading, multibillion dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.

Today, we continue to strive to be the apparel distributor of choice by inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers, anchored in our commitment to Lead with Respect, Never Settle, Own the Outcome, Win Together, and the belief that Innovation Powers Our Hustle
. These values guide how we serve, how we collaborate and how we continuously improve, ensuring we deliver on our promise of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

The Senior Operations Accountant is a key contributor to the Company’s operations accounting function, partnering closely with distribution centers and leadership to support accurate financial reporting and informed decision-making. This role is responsible for executing the month-end close across multiple entities, maintaining strong internal controls, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.

This position requires a high level of ownership and curiosity, with a focus on understanding underlying activity, identifying opportunities for improvement, and delivering insights that enhance operational efficiency and business performance.

Monday - Friday, Full-Time, Exempt
Hybrid (Bolingbrook, IL)
Address: 220 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

• Own assigned accounting areas, including developing a deep understanding of underlying activity, maintaining organized and accurate records, reviewing account balances, and ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Execute timely month-end close activities across operational areas (e.g., fixed assets, leases, inventory, payroll, and warehouse expenses), including preparing and reviewing journal entries (accruals, reclasses) and completing account reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances, proactively driving resolution of discrepancies and aged or unusual items
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of the close process
• Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to gather information, strengthen processes, and maintain effective internal controls
• Take an active role in improving accounting processes within operations, with a particular focus on enhancing fixed asset and capital expenditure tracking and accuracy
• Assist with financial statement audits, technical accounting research, and the implementation and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
• Support special projects, system enhancements, and other initiatives aimed at scaling the accounting function in a high-growth environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, pivot tables, nested formulas, logical functions, conditional formatting)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with…