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Form of workJob Description:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- CPA license a plus
Work Experiences:
- 7+ years general accounting experience, including month-end closing required
- Supervisory experience required
- Knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles
- General ledger Oracle experience a plus
- Monthly financials analysis experience required
- Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) a plus
Skills:
- Ability to consistently apply sound judgment and operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor and member the team
- Ability to establish rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships and interface effectively with individuals at various levels of the organization
- Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting time sensitive deadlines
- Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
- Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize workload to meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to work independently, as well as effectively contribute to the team environment
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create thorough documentation
- Ability to supervise, mentor, coordinate and evaluate direct reports
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and approving journal entries and assisting with ensuring the timely and efficient completions of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
- Assess the validity of the accruals submitted to Accounting and work with counterparts to address any issues or corrections identified
- Timely and accurate preparation and/or review of month-end variance analysis
- Timely preparation and/or review of account reconciliations
- Ensure direct reports timely and accurately complete their work
- Identify and capitalize on staff talents to make the team more effective
- Prioritize duties for staff and self to ensure smooth and efficient process
- Identify and implement strategies to improve productivity and efficiency, both for self and other areas of the Company that this position impacts
- Troubleshoot issues and communicate/coordinate with appropriate personnel
- Support process improvement and recommend changes for improvement in controls within a SOX controls framework
- Maintain accounting controls and recommend/document policies and procedures in accordance with SOX requirements
- Prepare supporting documentation for audit engagements
- Ensure integrity of results reported and maintain and protect confidentiality thereof
- Participate in initiatives, including new system implementations, updates and upgrades
- Assist with accounting projects as needed
- Attend Academy workshops and training to enhance professional leadership skills
- Duties may change and team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation's largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It's no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.
