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Academy Sports + Outdoors Sr Accountant External Reporting in Katy, Texas
Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth .
Job Description:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
CPA license or Master’s Degree a plus
Work Experiences:
5+ years of experience in an accounting or financial reporting role (public/private mix a plus)
Knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles required
General ledger PeopleSoft / Oracle experience preferred
Monthly financials analysis experience preferred
Stock Comp accounting experience preferred (experience with Fidelity is a plus)
SEC reporting, XBRL tagging and Workiva experience a plus
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) a plus
Skills:
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 and flexible, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create thorough documentation and interface effectively with individuals at various levels
Ability to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced, frequently changing environment
Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Responsibilities:
General Accounting
Timely completion of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities and journal entries related to stock compensation
Review new stock compensation grants for accounting treatment and ensure proper expensing is applied
Review terminations and forfeitures of stock compensation awards during each month-end reporting period
Ensure integrity of results reported and confidentiality thereof
Month-end variance analysis and account reconciliations
Support process improvements and recommend changes for improvement in controls within a SOX controls framework
Support external and internal auditors as needed
Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
External Reporting and Compliance
Assist with the coordination and preparation of various quarterly and annual financial statements for Academy, including Form 10-K and 10-Q
Assist with the coordination (including tie-out, as needed) for the ABL and 401k audits
Prepare and maintain the PBC listing for the quarterly and annual reports, including the ABL and 401k audits, as needed
Research disclosure requirements related to technical accounting issues and SEC requirements to ensure complete disclosures in filings
Maintain the in-house SEC reporting tool (Workiva), and ensure appropriate extensible business reporting language (XBRL) tags throughout the Form 10-K and 10-Q
Partner with various departments to prepare SEC filing reports
Participate in month-end and quarter-end accounting close processes, including preparation of cash flow statements, balance sheet flux analyses, audit schedules and equity schedules
Manage the sub-certification process and follow-up to obtain responses on a quarterly basis
Ensure adherence to requirements and deliverables, and complete assigned work activities and planned tasks within specified time frames
Special projects and participation in various initiatives, including new system implementation, updates or upgrades and implementing process improvements across various functions
General
Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
Duties may change and additional duties may be required over time
Develop and maintain strong relationships with business partners
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.