Senior Accountant

About the role

Nellis Auction (Nellis or “the Company”), headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, is a middle-market Direct-to-Consumer marketplace providing efficient liquidation services for returned or overstock inventory. Nellis sources these goods through major retailer/wholesaler relationships and currently operates in nine locations with more than 1,800 employees. The Company is a leader in the reverse logistics industry ($769B size) with significant relationship, operational, and technological competitive advantages. Given these competitive advantages, Nellis has experienced exponential revenue growth in recent years with more growth ahead. www.nellisauction.com

Responsibilities

• Participate and drive activities related to the monthly close process, including accurate & timely preparation of journal entries (supported by well-documented analysis) and the timely research/resolution of various business matters that have accounting implications
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis on a monthly basis, including but not limited to inventory, fixed assets, and payroll accounts
• Own and lead the cost and inventory functions within the accounting team, in addition to core general ledger and month-end close responsibilities
• Responsible for cost accounting-related activities, including maintaining accurate standard/actual costs, inventory management and purchasing, and freight tracking/monitoring
• Partner with Operations to lead, monitor, and execute the regular inventory count process for improved inventory accuracy
• Perform functions in accordance with applicable company, GAAP, and tax policies and procedures
• Maintain lease accounting schedules in compliance with ASC 842
• Provide technical support to leadership and outside auditors
• Provide meaningful analysis to management by developing spreadsheet reports
• Assist in coordinating with internal/external audit and tax requests, and support ad-hoc month-end, audit, and internal controls compliance projects as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred (MBA a plus)
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years working under a Controller
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting principles
• Experience leading, monitoring, and executing inventory count processes, with a solid understanding of the inventory environment and its associated financial processes
• Knowledge of supply chain, receiving, inventory flow, operations, process, and distribution principles
• Strong proficiency in Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems, with the ability to analyze transactional-level detail and articulate key findings to management
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with financial modeling and data visualization
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent project and time management abilities able to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced work environment

Skills

• Strong attention to detail