Staff Accountant - Fixed Assets Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R281126)

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required

Work Experiences:

• 2+ years' experience in fixed asset accounting
• Experience applying US GAAP
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft General Ledger and asset management systems preferred

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills, with problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills, ability to support multiple projects, and effectively manage a large volume of work
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, depending on the situation
• Self-motivated, with the ability to meet and exceed position requirements under minimal direction and supervision
• Ability to operate professionally, effectively and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team
• Consistently operate with the highest level of discernment and confidentiality
• Problem solving – be able to identify and resolve issues by working with other team members
• Strong system skills; experience with PeopleSoft Asset Management a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly/quarterly/year-end close process for fixed assets, lease accounting and any other assigned areas by ensuring activity is recorded and reconciled timely and accurately to the general ledger
• Provide financial analysis, detailing variances on a month-over-month, year-over-year and actuals-to-budget basis while using judgment to assess levels of materiality
• Acquire and analyze information in order to perform asset transactions including additions, adjustments, transfers, and disposals in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Financial Reporting, Tax) and external stakeholders (auditors) to ensure accuracy of fixed assets information (asset categories, roll forwards, capital spending etc.)
• Work with other departments to ensure financial activity is in compliance with US GAAP and internal policies
• Validate general ledger coding for capital spend throughout the Company; apply judgment when assessing “gray areas”
• Independently, as well as with other departments, review and assess leases to ensure proper accounting treatment, including, but not limited to, lease classification, rent expense, common area maintenance expenses, tenant improvement allowances, and gains/losses resulting from sale leaseback transactions.
• Work with other departments to ensure monthly capital and operating expense accruals are timely and accurate
• Use judgment in identifying and preparing non-routine monthly journal entries and explaining the need for entry as required. Recommend change improvement of internal controls within SOX controls framework
• When needed, troubleshoot system issues with our IT team - analyze the problems and recommend possible solutions; test solutions before implementing into production
• Assist and/or act as a Subject Matter Expert in the implementation, enhancement and/or integration of IT applications and systems
• Perform other core accounting activities such as preparing and uploading routine journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Assist in ad-hoc projects as assigned
• Assist Academy team members as requested
• Develop thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
• Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​