Accountant

OVERVIEW:
CLUB4 Fitness is in need of an experienced Accountant with a variety of skills including Bank Reconciliations, Accounts Payable processing, Sales & Property Tax filings, overseeing Inventory and Fixed Assets and Recording of Various Accruals, review of Supplement sales and related fitness sales/kpi/goals bonuses, as well as perform some aspects of CLUB4s extensive semi-monthly payroll. This Accounting role will perform ad hoc analysis using Excel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processing all assigned accounts/tasks in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Preparing bills, invoices, bank deposits, money transfers, sales tax and property tax oversight, assist with payroll processing, and support inventory management
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Reconcile appropriate accounting ledgers (A/P, General, etc.) and update/maintain various spreadsheets and databases in order to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted, financials are reconciled and reflected accordingly, bonus calculations, inventory controls/management, and tax matters, etc. are regularly updated
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate reports detailing status of assigned areas of responsibility (A/P, A/R, Tax matters, payroll, and inventory)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

The Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Coordinator but works somewhat in partnership with the Accounting and Payroll Assistant under the scope of governance of the CLUB4 Fitness Managing Partner and all external resources established in support of the business and the accounting department.

Requirements and skills

• Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
• Demonstrates attention to detail, precision, time management, organization, as well as Excel and related financial-based computer systems proficiency
• Positive attitude and team approach to accomplishing given objectives
• Understanding of accounting principles and fundamentals
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment requiring flexibility and strong work ethic
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms such as Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of NetSuite is a plus.

• Proven working experience as an Accountant
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Associate degree in Accounting or higher preferred, however, demonstrated years of successful experience may be considered as alternative to the formal education

REQUIRED Education/Experience:

• Associates degree, or two (2) years or more of full-time college coursework equivalent required; 4-yr degree preferred
• 5 Years of Accounting experience; corporate experience is a plus
• Accounting Coursework Required; Accounting Degree Preferred
• Experience supporting multiple entities under separate EIN is preferred
• Oversight/management of bank accounts, travel expenses reconciliation, property and sales tax concerns, payroll, and payables over multiple states is preferred
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable in a team-player role
• Computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Strict adherence to business and accounting philosophies, standards, and goals