Senior Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Senior Staff Accountant – General Accounting position is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely recording of accounting transactions for the Company’s Hospitality division, for analyzing accounting data and preparing reports for management, for processing weekly hourly associate payroll, and for preparing month-end journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in the month-end variance analysis process, completing in-depth analysis of assigned financial statement items, coordinating variance responses from operational and administrative departments and communicating these results to management. Review and produce daily or weekly revenue reporting for timely information to be provided to operational management
• Audit and compile payroll submissions from operational outlets to submit consolidated reporting to Bass Pro Shops corporate office for paycheck processing
• Coordinate the preparation of journal entries and financial statements for various subsidiaries, serving as a liaison for teams working in other locations.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid assets, accrued liabilities and deferred income balances.
• All other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance or 5+ years’ experience
• Preferred Degree: Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business
• Certificate(s) or License(s): CPA is preferred
• Experience: 5+ years in Accounting / Finance preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude with a drive for excellence
• Ability to set, measure and consistently achieve goals within established timelines
• Ability to communicate clearly both in written and verbal interactions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with advanced formulas and pivot tables in Excel
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Computer Work: Regularly 
• Walking: Regularly
• Sitting: Regularly
• Standing: Regularly
• Lifting up to 50lbs: Seldom / Never

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office 

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

• Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.