AddressOverview
The Senior Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
Responsibilities
- Manage Fixed Assets process from start to finish including researching discrepancies and preparation of account reconciliations
- Monitor the construction in progress accounts and partner with applicable business partners on tracking the status of open projects
- Review of PO’s and invoices for potential capital expenditures in eRequester and Facility Source Repair and Maintenance third party system
- Update the monthly Store Listing file and share with business partners
- Contribute to the execution of the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes including completing reconciliations, escalation and resolution of issues, and meeting all associated deadlines
- Perform monthly variance analysis on P&L and balance sheet accounts and field questions within the organization
- Assist in the completion of the annual store impairment analysis
- Manually track and periodically book franchise related fixed asset activity
- Calculate trend performance on major areas
- Assist in financial analysis and budgeting
- Participate in preparation of monthly reporting and Fixed Asset related reports
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
- Work collaboratively with the General Accounting team and the Finance Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements accounts including Fixed Assets and Depreciation Expense; among other accounting areas
- Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, general ledger accounts, and financial reports
- Conduct balance sheet analytics and prepare robust commentary explaining variances
- As needed, record fixed asset related fair-value purchase accounting adjustments
- As needed, support Treasury Department as a back-up for daily cash reporting
- Work closely with internal and external auditors in completing audits providing appropriate insight and documentation
Preparation of various journal entries in conformity with established procedures.
Other Functions:
- Participate in ad hoc projects.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of experience and instruction
- CPA preferred
Required Knowledge:
- Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and procedures including preparation of account reconciliations.
- Knowledge of Sage Fixed Asset System preferred.
Experience Required:
- 3 - 5 years accounting experience
Skill and Ability:
- Detail oriented.
- Financial analysis skills.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Able to work in team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access
Equal Opportunity Policy
The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer.We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.
We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.
Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative. We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.
