Senior Accountant | Lonely Planet

Senior Accountant | Lonely Planet

This role requires a hybrid schedule and will be based in our South Charlotte, NC Headquarters (Tuesday through Thursday) and work fully remotely on Mondays and Fridays each week.

Red Ventures is currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. This person will be responsible for the financial accounting and analysis for Lonely Planet, one of Red Ventures' high growth business units within the travel industry. Ideal candidates will possess a fun, positive, energetic attitude and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. This position will have an immediate impact on Lonely Planet through collaborative work with multiple cross-functional teams to complete recurring month-end close activities, problem solve, and make process improvements.

This position will report to our Fort Mill, SC campus three days per week.

What You'll Do:

• Perform revenue close procedures on-time and in accordance with US GAAP, including revenue and deferred revenue journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses
• Prepare a wide variety of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Participation of recurring month-end close activities
• Supplier Invoice and requisitions reviews and approvals for business operations
• Monthly Capex/CIP reconciliations
• Annual audit support
• Assist with monthly reconciliation of AR subledgers to the General Ledger
• Assist with accounting process redesign, documentation and automation including implementation of key systems
• Preparing monthly financial statements
• Provide financial support to business leaders in monthly forecasting and annual operating plan
• Prepare ad hoc business case analysis, including financial models and analysis of business trends
• Reviewing and analyzing data from external sites
• Ensuring adequate financial and internal controls
• Preparing presentations for management reviews and quarterly board meetings
• Performing financial analyses and special projects as requested
• Providing financial data to shareholders as requested

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• 3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrable success as indicated by progressively more responsible roles
• Experience with inventory accounting (including raw materials, WIP and Finished Goods) is strongly preferred
• Proficiency utilizing financial systems and reporting packages
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of public company accounting and reporting
• Experience with Workday, Net Suite and MySQL, a plus
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, a plus
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilities
• Good organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player

Compensation:

This range reflects total cash compensation, which may include base salary only or base salary plus target bonus, depending on the role. Where eligible, equity may also be offered separately and not included below. Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.

• Total Cash Compensation Range: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO):
  We believe time to rest and recharge is essential. That's why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy. Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.