SR Accountant
Description
Job Title: SR Accountant
Location: Boise, ID
Savers Benefits
Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply
Healthcare Plans
Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost
Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)
Paid Time Off
Sick Pay
Vacation Pay
- Paid vacation time begins accruing on hire date
Holiday Pay
- Based on position and full-time/part-time status
- 6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays
Team member discounts
Up to 50% off store merchandise
Flexible spending accounts
Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Life insurance
Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan
Additional Benefits
Annual Bonus
Performance Merit Increases
Disability Insurance
Parental Leave
Who we are:
As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.
Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.
What you can expect:
- The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
- To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
- An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.
What you get:
Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.
In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.
What you’ll be working on:
Team member in the general accounting function for global thrift retailer Including the financial close, compensation accounting, lease accounting, fixed assets, annual audit and statutory audit processes. Drive process improvements and preparation of financial reports. This position reports to the Manager, Accounting.
Essential Job Functions:
- Work with compliance and controls team to implement controls
- Prepare/participate in monthly close/consolidation and account reconciliation processes
- Prepare/participate in monthly reporting and analysis processes
- Participate in annual external audit and statutory audit processes
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, including implementation of new standards and impact on business
- Business partner to organization regarding functional questions/interactions
- Strong understanding of all areas of general accounting including leases, fixed assets, costing, payroll/compensation, allocations, etc.
- Identifies, recommends, and implements accounting process improvements to support the company goals and objectives
- Other duties as assigned
What you have:
- Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and controls/compliance infrastructure
- Strong knowledge and application of GAAP – US and international
- Change management
- Intellectual curiosity/critical thinking
- Ability to identify areas of improvement and drive results
- Strong sense of urgency
- Manage multiple responsibilities
- Process improvement/idea generation/implementation
- Experience with external audit firm – participation in annual audit process
- Excellent Excel skills
- Experience with preparation of external financial statements preferred not required
Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA a plus
- Minimum of 5 years accounting experience
- 1-3 years of public accounting experience
- Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations preferred
- Process improvement/project management skills a plus
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
- Ability to receive detailed information visually through written communication (both physical and electronic).
FLSA Status
Exempt
Travel:
5% or less travel
Work Address:
SSC Boise, ID