Senior Accountant

Overview

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR. For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been a leading distributor of team sporting goods equipment and apparel. Our 3,000 employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by saving coaches and administrators time with services that let them focus on impact on the field.

Work Type: Onsite 4 days per week, Friday is a remote work day
Location Details: Varsity Brands HQ, Farmers Branch, TX
Work Hours: Full-time, Exempt
Travel Requirement: 10%

How You Will Make An Impact

The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for accounting related to monthly accruals, accrued expenses, preparing various monthly reconciliations, preparation and/or review of variance analysis, preparing and recording journal entries, audit schedules, and special projects as needed. The Senior Accountant will work with other departments within the Company to ensure the books, records and reports are accurate and reported in a timely manner.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly close activities
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts, including revenue, inventory, fixed assets, accruals and prepaid balances
• Provide and present commentary on fluctuations in assigned GL accounts to senior management
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules and explanations as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards
• Provide schedules and support to other functions of the company, including Financial Reporting
• Recommend and help implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Mentor and provide guidance to staff accountants

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, written, and presentation, with the ability to communicate effectively within various levels of the company and senior leadership.
• Thrive in a creative, dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Handle sensitive matters and information with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to multitask, remain organized and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated team player, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively across the organization.
• Incorporate customer-centric values and SPIRIT principles into the company's mission, vision, and core values.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel including formulas and pivot tables.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA or progress toward CPA preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• 3-5 years of relevant experience;
  Public Accounting experience preferred
• Public accounting experience with Big 4, or working in a large public company

This job operates in a professional office environment. It is largely a sedentary role. The ability to sit or stand for long periods during meetings and while operating office equipment, PCs, laptops, and telephones will be required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and clubs and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

• Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
• Passion - We love what we do. It fuels…