Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY (Objective/Purpose of Position): The Staff Accountant – Inventory Accounting position is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely recording of inventory accounting transactions for the Company’s Retail division. This position also works to understand and validate the flow of inventory data among various software applications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(List in order of importance, indicate the essential responsibility and the % of time dedicated to each. (Cumulative total Essential and Non-Essential Functions must add up to 100%, no responsibility should be less than 5%)

· Perform weekly and monthly procedures to ensure the timely and accurate closing of the inventory sub-ledgers, including reconciliations, review of exception reporting and analysis of financial statement components. 25%

· Assist with the coordination of physical inventory counts, including providing retail location and distribution staff with operational support, recording inventory counts to the inventory sub-ledger and performing shrink analysis by location and department. 25%

· Design and implement data reconciliations between systems to use as controls to ensure the proper accounting of inventory transactions. 15%

· Prepare, analyze and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including monthly accruals. 15%

· Assist with the development of well-defined and detailed reporting of gross margin and inventory balances for use in validating results, preparing variance explanations and conducting trend analyses. 10%

· Participate in broader company-wide projects and identify impacts to the Company’s accounting for inventory transactions. 10%

· ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

(List the MIINIMUM education and experience requirements to perform the essential functions of the position)

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance

Preferred Degree: N/A

Certificate(s) or License(s): N/A

Experience: 2+ years in accounting / finance preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

(List the MINIMUM knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the essential functions of the position):

· Positive, solutions-oriented attitude with a drive for excellence

· Ability to work independently on multiple tasks with commitment and willingness to see issues through to resolution

· Ability to communicate clearly both in written and verbal interactions

· Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to apply data in providing solutions

· Experience with advanced formulas and pivot tables in Excel

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.  Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.