Overall Scope: This person will be supporting the Leadership Team for all matters such as corporate and statutory accounting, taxation, payroll, A/R, A/P, and financial activities. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the pursuit of the company's mission and excellence in finance at all Golds Gyms DC Metro locations with direction from the Controller. S/he is responsible for achieving all goals and objectives set for each Golds Gyms DC Metro location consistent with GAAP accounting and reporting standards, and the resolutions of CFJ Holdings, LLC. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a growing company and to become a part of the most famous brand in fitness in a newly franchised operation of 22 existing Golds Gyms in the DC Metro (DMV) area.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day functions of the accounting functions in collaboration with the Controller.
• Supervise A/R, A/P, cash management, and payroll activities at all locations.
• Manage daily entries for A/R, A/P and tax reporting.
• Management and maintenance of General Ledger activities.
• Preparation and review of account reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger adjustments, and bank reconciliations.
• Managing cash, credit card procedures and reconciliations, and sales tax reporting / reconciliations.
• Audit and improve Accounts Receivable/Payable, Coding and Payable processes and procedures.
• Ensure timely communication of all summary financial data needed for the judicious issuance of financial statements including balance sheet, profit & loss statements and cash flow.
• In conjunction with the Controller, responsible for ensuring all necessary internal controls are in place to perform end-of-month, quarterly and year-end financial reporting.
• Lead the accounting process by providing timely, accurate and meaningful accounting ledgers and reports.
• Respond to Controller as assigned with accurate and timely data to facilitate financial analysis needs.
• Analyze accounts payable trends as assigned by the Controller.
• Manage payroll journal entries and flextime accruals.
• Analyze financial trends by attaining full understanding of programs and revenue sources and related expenses.
• Monitor daily activities for expense management, and cash flow accuracies, supporting location General Managers.
• Prepare necessary reports required by regulatory agencies, CPA firms and tax agencies/accounts in
• conjunction with the Controller.
• Assists with contract renewals and terminations procedures.
• Coordinate with Controller and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all Information Technology systems, processes and data.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years' proven work experience in an accounting role including bookkeeping, A/R & A/P required.
• Financial accounting, strong balance sheet reconciliations experience, and data-analysis skills are required.
• Advanced Excel capabilities are required.
• Major in Accounting is preferred, but not required, and/or experience necessary to meet the Responsibilities and Qualifications listed.
• Experience with large ERP/POS required, GP Dynamics - Great Plains and MotionSoft Preferred.
• Experience with Financial Planning & Analysis is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Accounting rules and mechanics is a strong plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to learn quickly and to adapt to fast-moving analytical situations with minimal oversight and guidance is a must.
• Excellent attention to detail a must.