What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi-Location Retail Accountant position at Freedom Outdoors?
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Retail Accountant to oversee financial operations across four retail locations in Virginia and Georgia. Our stores specialize in sporting goods, firearms, and training services, requiring both strong financial expertise and knowledge of industry-specific compliance. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily operations, and contributing to strategic business decisions through robust financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting functions across all four locations, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, general cashiering, and general ledger entries
- Consolidate and analyze financial data from all stores, ensuring accurate reporting on individual and overall performance
- Assist in the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, trailing twelve-month reports, and cash flow analyses
- Process and reconcile daily sales from multiple POS systems
- Monitor and reconcile inventory costs across store locations
- Assist with payroll processing and time tracking, including onboarding of new employees
- Support the corporate office with implementation of group medical insurance, workers' compensation claims, and monthly reporting
- Assist with month-end and year-end closings, including journal entries, inter-store transfers, and account reconciliations
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of all taxes, including sales tax and firearms excise tax
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ATF record-keeping requirements
- Collaborate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for all store locations
- Provide actionable financial insights to senior management to support multi-location growth and performance
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma (required)
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience (payables, payroll, receivables), preferably in retail or firearms-related industries
- Minimum 5 years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience managing accounting for multiple retail locations (preferred)
- Proficient in web-based accounting software
- Familiarity with POS systems and inventory management
- Experience handling government purchase orders and invoicing
- Working knowledge of ATF compliance and firearms industry regulations (highly preferred)
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-location coordination
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently