Senior Accountant

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain's Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91 st day of full-time employment:
  Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Base pay starting at $66,700 - $83,000/yr

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain's Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team and will assist with month-end close, prepare account reconciliations, and lead process improvements. The position requires a proactive approach to problem solving, and a commitment to achieve deadlines and produce accurate information. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and establish open and collaborative channels of communication.

This role will support one of the following functions:
Inventory, HR/Payroll or Marketing.

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual period close responsibilities for assigned accounts and functional departments:
  • Meet with leaders to review results and investigate and explain variances to budget or forecast,
  • Prepare accruals, schedules, reports, and account reconciliations, and
  • Provide variance analysis and commentary.
• Collaborate with department leaders to review financial results, exploring variances against budget and forecast.
• Prepare and maintain accurate accruals, schedules, reports, and reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for assigned functional departments.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and relevant regulations.
• Provide support for internal and external audits through documentation and detailed explanations for assigned areas.
• Analyze discrepancies and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Identify and implement enhancements in accounting processes, policies, and systems.
• Build and maintain high level knowledge across all business areas by staying current on initiatives, challenges, and opportunities across the business.
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to support finance, operational, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or commensurate experience required.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with progressive responsibility.
• CPA with public accounting experience preferred.
• Retail experience (multi-unit/multi-state) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, with active listening skills being equally important.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills to see an initiative through from start to finish.

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain's Farm and Fleet (collectively "Blain's") is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain's does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status.

Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.