Senior Accountant

RideNow Powersports; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RideNow Powersports is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Accountant to support shared service accounting and drive process transformation through automation and AI-assisted workflows. You will work within a team environment to streamline daily operations across intercompany allocations, cash receipts, payables and payroll.

You will partner with corporate accounting, treasury, IT, and external auditors, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely close activities while identifying opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 4+ years in accounting, ideally in retail/franchise settings.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.
• SOX awareness and internal control knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day accounting operations within shared services.
• Record daily transactions: cash receipts, AP, AR, payroll, intercompany allocations.
• Prepare timely month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support close processes and year-end activities; verify entries.
• Reconcile inter-store/ intercompany accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

FloQast

ERP integrations

Job description

RideNow Powersports is seeking a forward-thinking, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to assist with RideNow’s shared service accounting. Within a team environment, this position is responsible for helping to manage daily accounting operations, while driving process transformation through implementation of new systems, automation tools, and AI-assisted workflows. The position will work to efficiently streamline processes. In addition, this role will interact regularly with the retail dealership network, corporate accounting, treasury, FP&A, IT, HR, legal, and internal and external auditors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Retail and Corporate Accounting

• Assist in managing day-to-day accounting operations.
• Ensuring daily transactions, including recording of cash receipts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit card transactions, marketing and payroll, and intercompany allocations are recorded properly.
• Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany allocations.
• Supporting month-end, quarter end and year-end close processes, including conducting fiscal year-end close activities and verifying all entries have been created and posted.
• Maintaining and balancing inter-store accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Reviewing and reconciling the general ledger, identifying and thoroughly investigating any discrepancies and taking proper actions to resolve them
• Assist with audit coordination and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies. This role supports the activities and requirements of external auditors and completes the external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information.
• Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.

Process Improvement

• Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology, including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software.
• Identify opportunities to improve the accounting close process and implement best practices through consolidation, analysis and streamlined productivity, utilizing automation tools where feasible.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support recruiting operations, process improvement, and business needs

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years in accounting, preferably in a franchise dealership or retail environment. Experience with ERP systems and accounting software preferred.
• Specialized Experience: Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulations. Exposure to auditing, SEC reporting and internal control documentation in accordance with SOX compliance is preferred. Experience in banking operations, ERP integrations, and reconciliation automation is also desirable.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workloads efficiently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including advanced EXCEL skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Superior data management and data analysis skills.

Systems Proficiency:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel. Experience with systems such as Sage Intacct, FloQast, or other large ERP systems is also beneficial.

Availability:

Able to work additional hours as needed to assist with the month-end close.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional standing, walking, and movement within office or retail locations
• Ability to travel occasionally to store locations as needed
• Regular use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, etc.)
• Ability to travel occasionally to retail locations (estimated <10%) to support process implementation, training, and operational alignment

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Our Culture

We operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment focused on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RideNow is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.