Senior Accountant

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.

• 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.

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…