Accountant II (Hybrid)

About the role

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

Finance at DICK’S Sporting Goods – we’re more than just a team of people behind excel spreadsheets. We are fiduciaries driving financial excellence for our teammates, athletes and shareholders. We are trusted business partners guiding decisions & strategy, delivering meaningful business insights, and leading with innovative ideas.

The Accountant II is responsible for performing general accounting activities requiring insight into business processes and the ability to investigate and explain variances in business results from period to period.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs general accounting activities for the monthly financial statement close, bi-weekly forecast, and annual budget processes.
• Conducts pertinent investigation of assigned accounts; understands and communicates causes of variances between actual, forecasted, budgeted and last year results.
• Effectively collaborates with cross-functional business partners to source relevant data needed, understand business drivers that cause variances to expectations, size future financial risks and opportunities and communicate the results of financial analyses.
• Drives process and productivity improvements within Accounting, to liberate time for reinvestment in analytics and business support.
• Leverages existing systems and new solutions such as Alteryx and UI Path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA a plus
• 3 - 5 years’ experience
• PeopleSoft and Hyperion a plus
• Advanced Excel a plus

Virtual Requirements

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following: Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews. AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process. Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.