Staff Accountant

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States.  Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

WORK TYPE: Onsite 4 days per week/ Friday is a remote work day

LOCATION DETAILS: Varsity Brands HQ, Farmers Branch, TX  

WORK HOURS: Full-time, Exempt 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 

The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller and is responsible for accounting related to various monthly accruals, accrued expenses, daily cash, preparing various reconciliations monthly, preparation and/or review of variance analysis, preparing and recording journal entries, audit schedules, and special projects as needed. The Staff Accountant will work with other departments within the Company to ensure the books, records and reports are accurate and reported timely.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Prepare schedules and post general ledger journal entries related to their area of responsibility.

• Responsible for preparing and posting daily cash entries.
• Responsible for all aspects of Balance Sheet accounts assigned including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, audit schedules, and overall follow up of old items or reviewer notes.
• Account reconciliations are due by the 12th of the following month.
• Prepare Bank reconciliations and propose journal entries.
• Participate in the monthly close process of reviewing variance analysis & cost centers.
• Help with requests from others and from auditors.
• Work on special projects and requests as needed.
• Some overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Proficient Microsoft Excel required including familiarity with various formulas
• Demonstrate intermediate interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, written, and presentation, with the ability to communicate effectively within various levels of the company.
• Exhibit the ability to thrive in a creative, dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Exhibit the ability to handle sensitive matters and information with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Attention to detail, ability to multitask, remain organized and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.
• Incorporate customer-centric values and SPIRIT principles into the company's mission, vision, and core values.
• Must be comfortable with conflict resolution.

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ Years in Public Accounting a plus but not required
• Account and bank reconciliation experience required
• Familiar with wholesale/retail industry and general ledger activities
• CPA candidate or CPA a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

This job operates in a professional office environment.  Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending as necessary. This role is expected to be fully in office.  

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JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.