Sr. Accountant, Group Reporting & Inventory

The Sr. Accountant Group Reporting & Inventory is responsible for supporting monthly group reporting inventory accounting account reconciliations and financial reporting processes for designated business units. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the JD Group reporting requirements for PAX and FCC ensuring accurate and timely submissions. The Analyst will also partner closely with Inventory Control and Accounting teams to support month-end close activities resolve accounting issues and identify opportunities to improve processes reporting and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits accurate and timely monthly group reporting packages to the Global JD Group for PAX and FCC including supplemental reporting packages and forms required for hard closes.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Global JD Group regarding PAX and FCC reporting submissions and responds to inquiries and follow-up requests.

• Maintains and updates reporting mappings provided by JD Group ensuring changes are accurately reflected across the applicable businesses.

• Supports monthly quarterly and year-end close activities including additional reporting requirements associated with quarterly hard closes.

• Performs monthly inventory reconciliations and investigates and resolves variances in a timely manner.

• Prepares and records inventory-related journal entries during month-end close.

• Partners closely with Inventory Control teams across each fascia to ensure inventory activity is accurately recorded and reconciled.

• Ensures assigned accounting activities and reporting deliverables are complete accurate and in accordance with company accounting policies.

• Collaborates with Accounting Directors VPs and other business partners to resolve accounting issues and support financial reporting requirements.

• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes reporting controls and operational efficiency with a focus on process improvement during non-close periods.

• Develops and maintains financial and operational reports using Workday and other applicable reporting tools.

• Participates in financial data analysis and reporting initiatives using advanced Excel functionality and other available tools.

• Works cross-functionally with Accounting and business partners and other Accounting leadership to support business priorities and special projects.

• Investigates and resolves accounting and reporting issues and provides timely support for urgent or unexpected business needs.

• Supports the development and implementation of standardized processes and controls to improve the accuracy efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.

• Protects the companys assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and escalating potential risks or issues to appropriate management.

• Participates in special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.
  

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university; 4-6 years of experience in corporate or public accounting; or equivalent combination and experience. CPA Certification preferred but not required.

Required Computer and Technical Skills

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office equivalent programs especially Excel. Experience with Workday preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift

• Use hands to finger handle and feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Talk and/or hear

• Stand for up to 2 hours at a time periodically

• Walk or move from one location to another

• Occasionally may need to climb balance stoop kneel or crouch

• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the companys policies are required for the position.

• Average work week is 45-50 hours which can vary depending on business need.

• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects duties and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal state and local EEO laws. The Finish Line Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color religion or creed national origin alienage or citizenship status marital status sex pregnancy status age military status disability or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws including for disabilities pregnancy and religious practices.

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