Accountant

The Accountant position is primarily responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and reliable financial records and procedures of Spooky Nook Sports and related entities; ensuring that company assets are adequately safeguarded, and financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all financial policies and US Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).

This is an on-site role and compensation begins at $55,000/year.

Benefits

Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provides an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest-focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed.

As a full-time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy:

• Free family membership to our massive 80,000 sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes.
• Affordable and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Competitive PTO package
• Paid holidays
• 401k program
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including the Forklift and Palate restaurant
• 35% discount on all Nook apparel
• Free child watch (3-hour increments)
• Discounts on academy team programs, birthday parties, personal training, event space rental, and more!
• Local business discounts

Essential Job Functions

• Support month end close including journal entries, accruals and financial statement review
• Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of the general ledger
• Prepare sales and use tax filing for multiple jurisdictions while maintaining compliance with state and local regulations
• Ensure cash handling processes are followed by all operational departments
• Assist with daily cash management activities including recording cash receipts and disbursements
• Reconcile bank activity to the general ledger and investigate variances
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, variance analysis, depreciation and amortization schedules
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes to align with corporate goals
• Coordinate and assist with annual audits with external accountants
• Provide exceptional customer service to department managers with financial and budget requests
• Ensure all financial discrepancies are identified, researched and resolved in an efficient manner
• Develop and maintain effective systems and controls to safeguard financial assets
• Support the executive leadership team and the owner by preparing timely financial analysis and schedules that offer clear visibility into business performance
• Maintain accounting SOPs in collaboration with accounting team
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
• Experience working with financial reporting, general ledger and payroll software on an enterprise level, preferably Sage Intacct
• Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation to and from work
• Language skills: Fluent knowledge of the English language; including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position with any reasonable accommodations as necessary
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with accounting standards (GAAP), financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, accounting, and business operations with a minimum of one to three years of related experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with advanced experience with Excel
• Guest-focused/service-oriented; ability to see big picture and impact on company
• Self-starting and motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects/duties at once
• Team-focused mindset; willing to set own priorities aside to help others; contributes to building a positive team spirit and morale
• Integrity: Trustworthy and honest; takes accountability when appropriate, safeguards confidential information
• Detail-Oriented; Demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality

Working Conditions

• Work environment: Semi-quiet office environment within an upbeat, high-energy sports and event complex with heavy foot traffic and frequent large crowds.
• Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be regularly required to perform physical activity that includes moving about the work area, sitting and standing. The team member will be frequently required to bend, reach with hands and arms, lift, push, pull, talk, hear, smell, stoop, kneel, or crouch. He or she is required to have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Lifting requirements: The team member will occasionally be required to lift, push, pull, lower and/or move up to 30 lbs occasionally
• Noise Level: The noise level in this environment is typically variable