What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant Financial Reporting position at Academy Sports + Outdoors?
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Job Description : Education :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
CPA license or Master's Degree a plus
Work Experience :
Knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) required
Strong understanding of financial statements (including balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows) through 1-2 years of work experience and / or education required
General ledger / Oracle experience a plus
Workiva experience a plus
Skills :
Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting important, time sensitive deadlines
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritize workload and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate status to team leaders
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear documentation and partner effectively with cross-functional individuals at various levels
Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
Self-starter who can work both independently and contribute to a team
Advanced Excel skills
Responsibilities :
Collect, summarize, and analyze data to prepare internal and external financial reporting, including Form 10-K and 10-Q
Perform tie-out procedures on financial statements with impeccable attention to detail
Use advanced Excel skills to develop detailed workbooks supporting financial reporting disclosures. Demonstrate understanding of financial reporting disclosures prepared.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners in various departments to prepare financial reports
Participate in preparation of internal monthly financial close reporting packages
Maintain request listings and follow-up / coordinate requests to obtain timely responses related to audits, sub-certifications, and other projects
Research and use analytical judgment to complete various tasks including reconciling financial data and performing financial statement variance analysis
Ensure adherence to requirements and deliverables, address comments and questions on work from reviewers, and complete assigned work activities within specified deadlines
Recommend, support, and implement financial reporting process improvements
Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support financial reporting and SOX compliance
Assist in researching and summarizing technical guidance and disclosure trends
Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
Duties may change and additional duties may be required over time
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.
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