Senior Accountant at Varsity Brands in Farmers Branch, TX

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Location: TX - Farmers Branch · Hybrid 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. Location: On-site 4 days per week - Farmers Branch, TX (Dallas, TX) HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: The Senior Accountant will report 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. WHAT YOU WILL DO: • 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 QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance . • 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience. • Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting. • Experience working within ERP systems. • Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel including formulas and pivot tables. • Public accounting experience with Big 4 or experience working in a large public company. • Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability. • 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. • Self-motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has the ability to manage multiple priorities, works independently with minimal supervision, and collaborates effectively across the organization. • Exhibit the ability to handle sensitive matters and information with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality. • Attention to detail, ability to multitask, remain organized and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines. • Incorporate customer-centric values and SPIRIT principles into the company's mission, vision, and core values. PREFERRED: • CPA or progress toward CPA preferred • Public Accounting experience preferred Physical Demands and/or Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment.  Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending as necessary. #LI-JF1 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. JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT 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 club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT. OUR VALUES Service - We lead with heart. We champion community. Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. OUR BENEFITS We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include: • Comprehensive Health Care Benefits • HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities • Wellbeing Program • 401(k) plan with company matching • Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability • Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays • Varsity Brands Ownership Program • Employee Resource Groups • Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union • St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities • Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment! Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.