Overview

PLS®: People. Location. Service

PLS—which stands for People – Location – Service—is a leading retail provider of alternative financial services. The PLS Group, headquartered in Chicago, is comprised of over 200 financial service centers in 12 states. Through our check cashing stores, we provide consumers with convenient financial products and services to help them manage their day-to-day financial needs. Although many of our customers have banking relationships, we believe that our customers use our financial services because they are convenient, transparent, and frequently more affordable than available traditional alternatives. PLS was founded in 1997 by Bob and Dan Wolfberg, who serve as Co-Presidents.

Position Overview: 

The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for supporting PLS’ internal and external financial reporting, regulatory reporting, company Accounting policies & procedures, tax reporting, budgets, ad-hoc requests, and financial analysis including monthly and quarterly Management’s Discussion and Analysis. This position will assist with preparing documents and analysis and footnotes for the external audit. At PLS we utilize Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) for Accounting, and the add-on of the Management Reporter tool for reporting. Experience with these tools is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for Senior Management team• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports• Assist in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis for Senior Management team• Assist in managing and maintaining reporting structures and financial formats• Maintain a reporting calendar to inform parties of necessary deadline adherence for the following processes: financial close, regulatory reports and loan covenant reporting• Prepare PBC’s and footnotes as needed and assigned for audit reports • Organize work papers for audits• Assist in preparation of tax PBC items• Create, implement, and maintain comprehensive accounting policy documents to improve clarity and consistency• Assist with monthly forecasting and annual budgets• Support month end and year end closing• Review workpapers as needed• Prepare journal entries as needed• Work on ad-hoc requests

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, CPA and/or MBA a plus
• 4 –6 years’ experience in financial reporting or public accounting
• A good knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with SEC reporting a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (aka Great Plains) and Management Reporter is a plus
• Strong PC skills required including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organization skills
• Team player
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities
• Experience with multi-location retail and/or financial services industry is a strong plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity and meet deadlines
• Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation of policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 15 lbs.

Benefits:

Benefits for eligible employees include medical/dental/vision, 401k, vacation, opportunities for advancement, on-going training available.

We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at PLS:

Communication ● Customer Focus ● Integrity and Trust ● Teamwork ● Results

PLS Financial Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PLS Financial Services is a drug-free workplace. PLS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Recruiter or a member of our Human Resources team talent@PLS247.com to make arrangements. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

For jobs located in the City of Los Angeles, consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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