Senior Accountant

About the role

This role is responsible for performing month-end close process in compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements for our Independent Practice. Additionally, this position assists with forecasting/budgeting, audit requests and special projects related to Independent Practices as well as other accounting areas, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned month end closing procedures in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
• Prepares journal entries with sufficient support and in compliance with GAAP.
• Interfaces with other departments to research, obtain support for assigned accounts.
• Aids in SG&A accounting items such as lease accounting, accruals and other special accounting projects inclusive of process and task list documentation.
• Prepares balance sheet account reconciliation and variance analysis in Blackline, as needed.
• Prepares, reviews, and distributes assigned reports.
• Aids in writing new reports and performs ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Aids in identifying inefficient processes and procedures and is proactive regarding communication cross-functionally to implement best process and process improvements.
• Fully documents controls and processes in detail.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience in Accounting/Finance.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Additional Skills

• Includes Computer/Software Skills: Financial reporting systems experience.
• Advanced spreadsheet, Oracle ERP experience.
• Business Objects/Webi experience.
• Experience with Blackline Software.

Additional Information

• Taking Care of our People! We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much, much more.
• At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs and access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.