Senior Accountant, Expenses & Prepaid

HB: 00015 Store Support Center

Full time

JR137947

HB: 00015 Store Support Center

R301US Hibbett Retail, Inc.Summary

The Senior Accountant, Expenses and Prepaid will be responsible for accurately recording and analyzing expense-related transactions, including expense accruals, prepaid supplies and fixtures, travel and expense (T&E) activity, and corporate credit card expenses across multiple companies. Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical reviews to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial reporting, support the monthly consolidated close process, and maintain accurate ERP records and general ledger coding. Serve as a subject matter expert for expense reporting processes, partnering with business leaders to ensure timely and accurate submissions through Workday, support audits and internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for multiple companies related to expense accruals, prepaid supplies and fixtures, travel and expense (T&E) transactions, and other assigned accounting activities.

• Prepare accounting reclassifications and adjustments to ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the appropriate general ledger accounts and reporting periods.

• Perform and document reconciliations for travel expense payable and prepaid supplies and fixtures accounts across multiple companies, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.

• Own the accounting relationship with Specialty Roll and other prepaid supplies and fixtures vendors, ensuring transactions and account activity are accurately recorded, reconciled, and supported.

• Assist with the monthly consolidated financial close process, ensuring assigned activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

• Perform and document analytical reviews of general ledger account balances to substantiate the completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness of period-end balances.

• Maintain ERP records for corporate credit card expenses, including credit card data and applicable expense items, to ensure accurate general ledger coding and financial reporting.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for expense reporting processes, partnering with business leaders outside of Accounting to support timely and accurate coding and submission of expense reports through Workday.

• Query and analyze financial data to prepare ad hoc reports and provide accurate and timely information for requests originating both within and outside the organization.

• Assist with accounting system implementations, enhancements, and testing to support effective system functionality and accurate financial reporting.

• Work with internal and external auditors during financial audits and internal control procedures, providing requested documentation, reconciliations, and support.

• Protect company assets and financial information by maintaining effective internal controls, ensuring the accuracy of accounting records, and communicating potential fraud risks or control concerns to management and appropriate officials.

• Complete account reconciliations by the end of the following accounting period and maintain variances within established acceptable thresholds.

• Support timely and accurate month-end close activities to help generate efficient and reliable financial reporting for the organization.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; 4-6 years of relevant work experience in Finance, Treasury, Financial Operations, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA preferred.

Required Computer and Technical Skills

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office equivalent programs along with experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, along with experience with Workday Financials and corporate credit card programs. Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with strong attention to detail and communication skills. Results-oriented with high learning agility and strong analytical thinking skills.

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Hibbett, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with more than 1,100 stores under the Hibbett banner, primarily located in small and mid-sized communities. Founded in 1945, Hibbett has a rich history of convenient locations, personalized customer service and access to coveted footwear, apparel and equipment from top brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas, and Under Armour. Consumers can browse styles, find new releases, shop looks and make purchases online or in their nearest store by visiting www.hibbett.com. Follow us @hibbettofficial.