Senior Accountant

Our client is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide monthly closing process and financial analysis support within the Finance Team. The ideal candidate is a CPA with 5+ years of accounting experience (including public accounting), has a passion for entrepreneurship, and is looking to join a fast-paced organization. The firm operates successful retail stores throughout the US.

Previous retail, food and beverage accounting experience is highly preferred.

• Complete month-end close deliverables in a timely and accurate manner to meet tight deadlines which include preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation and P&L analysis with supporting schedules
• Perform monthly variance analysis on both P&L and balance sheet
• Inventory life cycle including comprehensive gross margin analysis and management
• Bank and Credit card reconciliations
• Support upgrade of financial system
• Work cross-functionally with other groups (i.e., accounts payable, finance, treasury and business leaders) on day-to-day operations of the business to ensure accurate and complete financial statements
• Seek solutions for accounting problems and make recommendations for process improvements
• Create and recommend operational accounting policies and procedures (i.e., revenue and COGS classification and SG&A accruals)
• Support External Financial Audit Activities
• Special projects occur frequently and should be expected
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA preferred
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in accounting (Pubic & Private Experience Preferred)
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Must have Strong Analytical skills with an ability to focus on details
• Highly proactive and motivated self-starter with roll-up-the-sleeves work ethic
• An Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and work within strict time frame and adhere to deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Pivots and V lookups
• Experience with the following financial systems: BC 365/Navision a plus
• Retail & Food/Beverage industry experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)