POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely recording of accounting transactions for the Company’s Retail division, for analyzing accounting data and preparing reports for management, and for preparing month-end journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid assets, accrued liabilities and deferred income balances.  30%
• Participate in the month-end variance analysis process, completing in-depth analysis of assigned financial statement items, coordinating variance responses from operational and corporate departments and communicating these results to management.  25%
• Analyze and record accurate month-end financial accruals, review accruals processed by other departments and prepare other month-end entries.  20%
• Assist in the preparation of comparative trial balances, consolidating schedules and other workpapers used in the review and analysis of monthly financial statements and used annually for the external audit.  15%
• Coordinate the preparation of journal entries and financial statements for various subsidiaries, serving as a liaison for teams working in other locations.  10%
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

       Minimum Degree Required:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance

       Experience:   1+ year in accounting / finance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude with a drive for excellence
• Ability to set, measure and consistently achieve goals within established timelines
• Ability to communicate clearly both in written and verbal interactions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with advanced formulas and pivot tables in Excel

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.  Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

And more!