What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Barry's?
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Barry’s is the Best Workout in the WorldTM®. Founded in West Hollywood in 1998, it’s the original strength and cardio interval fitness experience that provides an immersive, high-intensity, one-hour workout that’s as effective as it is fun. Our fitness classes alternate between working out with weights and running on a treadmill. Each day focuses on a different muscle group in order to achieve real results and to prevent injuries. Our program is designed to tone muscle and maximize fat loss, while spiking the metabolism for up to 48 hours following the class.
Please be aware that smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Barry’s studios and corporate offices.
About The Role
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and assisting with the monthly close process.
This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong foundation in accounting principles, and enjoys collaborating across departments to improve processes and support business growth.
What You'll Do
General Accounting
Barry’s is the Best Workout in the WorldTM®. Founded in West Hollywood in 1998, it’s the original strength and cardio interval fitness experience that provides an immersive, high-intensity, one-hour workout that’s as effective as it is fun. Our fitness classes alternate between working out with weights and running on a treadmill. Each day focuses on a different muscle group in order to achieve real results and to prevent injuries. Our program is designed to tone muscle and maximize fat loss, while spiking the metabolism for up to 48 hours following the class.
Please be aware that smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Barry’s studios and corporate offices.
About The Role
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and assisting with the monthly close process.
This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong foundation in accounting principles, and enjoys collaborating across departments to improve processes and support business growth.
What You'll Do
General Accounting
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Support accrual calculations, prepaid expense schedules, and fixed asset accounting
- Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
- Analyze financial data and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvements
- Support budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis
- Prepare ad hoc reports and schedules for Finance leadership as needed
- Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
- Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing reconciliations and schedules
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
- Support tax filings and other statutory reporting requirements as needed
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Respond to internal inquiries related to accounting transactions and reconciliations
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency through automation and standardization
- Participate in system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit environment
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
- Experience supporting month-end close processes and performing account reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems or ERP platforms
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills