Senior Accountant

About the Company

Home Franchise Concepts is one of the largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space. The Companys brands: Budget Blinds The Tailored Closet PremierGarage AdvantaClean Kitchen Tune-Up Bath Tune-Up Two Maids Aussie Pet Mobile Lightspeed Restoration and Concrete Craft are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2500 franchise territories.

Home Franchise Concepts is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises a family-owned professionally managed diversified automotive company.

A few of the Companys many accolades and awards include:

• Entrepreneurs Franchise 500
• Entrepreneurs Franchise 500 Best in Category
• Entrepreneurs Top Low-Cost Franchise
• Entrepreneurs Top New & Emerging Franchises
• Entrepreneurs Top Home-based Franchises
• Entrepreneurs Top 100 Global Franchises

You can learn more about Home Franchise Concepts on ourCareers page.

Summary

TheSenior Accountantis responsible foraccurateandtimelyrecordingand accounting in a include butnotlimited to recordinganalysis and correction of balance sheet and income statement activityandbalances. Duties include data input exception identification and reporting for assigned Brands.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct reports

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare general ledger entries bymaintainingrecords and files; reconciling accounts.
  Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
  Preparation and analysis ofall accountsincluding the required journal entries accruals and other adjustments forall balance sheet and income statement accountsfor assigned Brandsby the month-end close schedule deadlines.
  Process and analyze financial transactions; verify andvalidatedata.
  Complete assigned journal entries and account reconciliationsin accordance withmonthlyquarterlyand annual closingcalendars.
  Prepare monthly account reconciliations; makeAccounting Leadershipaware of any discrepancies in need of resolutionona timelybasis.
  Maintains the accuracy of the balance sheet and income statement assigned accounts on a US GAAP accrual basis.
  Prepare detailed statements and reports for financial transactions of assigned Brands communicatetobrand leadershipandfinance leadership.
  Prepare and explainvariance analysis and explanationon the monthlyquarterlyand annual internal and external reporting packages including forecasts and budgets asrequired.
  Preparerequests fromoutside providers including auditors and tax professionals.
  Ensure capable of being back-up for key activities as needed
  Performs other duties as assigned orrequired.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines
• Proven ability to follow established procedures while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial information and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Solid technical accounting expertise across multiple functional areas with a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Ability to identify accounting issues exercise sound judgment and escalate matters appropriately to ensure timely resolution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with leadership and cross-functional partners
• Self-motivated team player who can work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• High level of personal initiative and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including formulas pivot tables and macros)
• Experience working in a multi-company and/or multi-location environment strongly preferred
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads during month-end quarter-end year-end close and budgeting cycles
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods throughout the workday

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• Public accounting experience and/or prior experience working with outside auditors is a plus
• Minimum 4-7 years of work experience
• CPA is preferred or CPA in progress

Physical and Workplace Requirements

• Light-duty work environment primarily office-based with minimal physical exertion.â
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.â
• Occasional standing or walking for presentations or facilitation.â
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs occasionally.â
• Hybrid model Work from the office on Tues/Wed/Thurs and from home on Mon/Fri.â

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Home Franchise Concepts we offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Our offerings include medical dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and supplemental life insurance. Associates are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and can participate in our 401(k) retirement plan which includes matching contributions equal to 100% of the first three percent of eligible compensation contributed and 50% of the next two addition we provide 10 paid holidays 8 paid hours for associates to volunteer in their community and open time off to support work-life balance. During the interview process our Talent team will be happy to share more details about our benefits and career development opportunities.

HOME FRANCHISE CONCEPTS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Home Franchise Concepts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting hiring retaining and promoting qualified associates without regard to age race religion color gender sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression mental or physical disability national origin marital status citizenship military status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state provincial or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact HFCs Talent Acquisition department at for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC