Senior Accountant

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States. Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple:
Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

Onsite 4 days per week/ Friday is a remote work day

Varsity Brands HQ, Farmers Branch, TX

Full-time, Exempt

10%

The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller 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
• Providing and presenting 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
• Providing schedules, 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.
• Exhibit the ability to thrive in a creative, dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Exhibit the ability to handle sensitive matters and information with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate 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, with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods during meetings and while operating office equipment, PCs, laptops, and telephones will be required.

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…