Staff Accountant Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R280065)

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field of study or advanced accounting knowledge through a combination of work experience and intellectual instruction required.

Work Experiences:

• 2+ years of accounting principles and practices experience

Skills:

• Ability to consistently apply sound judgment, and operate professionally, effectively, and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team.
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• 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 attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced, frequently changing environment.
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively contribute to a team environment.
• Strong Microsoft office program experience, including Word and Excel
•   Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in various initiatives, including new system implementation, updates, and upgrades.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve productivity and efficiency, not only for yourself, but in other areas of the Company that you are impacted by.
• Prepare financial entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Work with third party vendors to establish data and reporting requirements needed by Academy.
• When new third-party vendors are obtained decide the best method for reconciling the related accounts and work with all parties involved to implement procedures
• Ensure appropriate controls exist to assure the integrity of reported results.
• Maintain accounting controls and recommend policy and procedure improvements.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Stay abreast of current developments in accounting and the retail industry for financial impact.
• Assess the validity of the accruals submitted to Accounting and work with counterparties to address any issues or corrections identified.
• Perform a variety of complicated tasks relying on experience, judgment, and research.
• Responsible for the completion and maintenance of the general ledger and financial reports
• Analyze balance sheet accounts to assess risks and develop an action plan to mitigate those risks.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform variance analysis.
• Provide analysis and explanations for unusual items in general ledger accounts and resolve/correct those items independently.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintain confidentiality of Academy's financial information
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Duties may change; associates 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.
• Regular attendance required.

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.​