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Accountant II

Planet Fitness

Fargo, NDFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Fargo, ND
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Planet Fitness is hiring an Accountant II. The Accountant II will assist the Controller in timely completion of month-end and annual closing processes. This role also involves performing financial analysis to improve business performance and supporting organizational growth in a highly collaborative environment.

Key focus areas include Take a lead role in reviewing/entering and approving journal entries across multiple entities, Ensure company standards and policies are adhered to across accounting functions, and Prepare various balance sheet account reconciliations, analyze monthly activity and validate balances.

Successful candidates bring 3+ Years Accounting Experience, Bachelor's In Accounting, and GAAP Knowledge. Important skills include General Accounting, GAAP, Account Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Account Analysis, and Oral Communication. Preferred (not required): NetSuite.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

General AccountingGAAPAccount ReconciliationsJournal EntriesAccount AnalysisOral CommunicationCommunicationExcelAccuracyAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsHandle Multiple PrioritiesNetSuite

Qualifications

3+ Years Related Professional Experience in Accounting/FinanceBachelor's Degree in Accounting

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

  • Opportunity for advancement

  • Paid time off

  • Training & development

  • Vision insurance

  • Dental insurance

Job Title: Accountant II

Reports to: Controller

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, Baseline Fitness is a leading franchisee in the Planet Fitness system with more than 130 locations across ten states. Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), the franchisor, is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand and 2,900+ locations system-wide.

Baseline Fitness is looking for a highly motivated Accountant with 3+ years of experience to support our tremendous organizational growth in a highly collaborative environment.

Job Summary

The Accountant II will assist the Controller in timely completion month-end and annual closing processes, as well as perform financial analysis to improve business performance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Take a lead role in reviewing/entering and approving journal entries across multiple entities

  • Ensure company standards and policies are adhered to across accounting functions

  • Prepare various balance sheet account reconciliations, analyze monthly activity and validate balances.

  • Prepare and present financials monthly to regional managers and department heads.

  • Assist Controller, CFO and CEO in preparation of financial analysis, as well as internal and external reporting as needed

  • Assist with preparation of audit schedules and responding to audit requests.

  • Assist in special projects and other miscellaneous assignments as needed

  • Provide recommendations to improve month end processes, financial controls, forecasting and general analytics Qualifications/ Requirements

  • 3+ years related professional experience in an accounting/finance environment

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting

  • General accounting experience as well as a solid understanding of GAAP, including past work with account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and account analysis

  • Motivated individual able to meet tight deadlines on a monthly basis with a desire to attain team objectives

  • Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of NetSuite preferred but not required.

  • Proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities

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