Senior Accountant

Fitness International LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitness International seeks a Senior Accountant to join the General Accounting team at the corporate headquarters. You will contribute to company-wide accounting for 600+ clubs, ensuring timely month-end close and accurate financial reporting for US and international activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance with 3+ years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel. Public accounting background and familiarity with Workday/CoStar are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Public accounting experience with Big 4 or National firm preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to research accounting guidance.
• Experience with Workday or CoStar is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounting entries (prepaids, accruals, deferrals) and reconcile discrepancies to support month/year-end close.
• Prepare monthly account analyses and balance sheet analysis.
• Publish journal entries under US GAAP (ASC 842/ASC 606).
• Research and document accounting treatments for complex transactions under US GAAP.
• Support annual audits and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Assist with system and process improvements to enhance financial reporting and efficiency.
• Handle special projects or ad hoc reports as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workday

CoStar lease software

Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant works in the General Accounting department at the corporate headquarters of Fitness International (d/b/a LA Fitness/City Sports Club/Club Studio). The Senior Accountant is responsible for contributing to the company-wide accounting function and maintaining a complete financial reporting service for both domestic and international activities related to the 600+ health clubs operated by LA Fitness. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for various accounting duties including the following:

• Ensure that monthly accounting entries, including prepaids, accruals, and deferrals, are based on accurate and supportable data and reconcile any discrepancies to facilitate month and year end close.
• Manage timely and accurate preparation of monthly account analyses and analysis of various balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare journal entries in accordance with ASC 842 or ASC 606 for compliance with US GAAP.
• Research, analyze, and document accounting treatment for complex transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP (as needed).
• Enforce proper accounting methods, policies and procedures.
• Support completion of the annual audit of the Company financial statements, and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Assist with system and process improvements to enhance financial reporting and accounting efficiency.
• Special projects or ad hoc reports, as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Prior public accounting experience with Big 4 or a National firm is preferable
• Strong general accounting skills and GAAP knowledge, including ability to research accounting guidance
• Experience with Workday accounting software or CoStar lease software a plus
• Proficiency in all MS Office applications and advanced knowledge of Excel
• Ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under month-end close deadlines
• Good communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills for interacting with other departments, upper management and auditors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, strong business acumen, and a desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility within a growing organization.
• Must be a self-starter, requiring little supervision or direction

About Fitness International

Founded in 1984, Fitness International is one of the fastest growing sports club chains in the U.S, currently operating over 660 locations in 25 states and Canada under the LA Fitness, City Sports Clubs and Club Studio brands. Fitness International’s mission is to help as many people as possible achieve the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by creating a nationwide network of sports clubs, offering its members the widest range of amenities and the friendliest service at an affordable price.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected basis or characteristic. The above position description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions of, and requirement for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon review of the applicant’s criminal history.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance For Employers, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon review of the applicant’s criminal history. Under the California Child Day Care Facilities Act (Health & Safety Code § 1596.70 et seq.), the Company is required to obtain a criminal record clearance before the individual is permitted in the facility. Further, the material job duties in this specific job position entail providing nonmedical care to children as part of the employer-sponsored childcare service, provide services to and interact with minors as young as 14 years of age, have access to and work in locker rooms where minors may be present, and obtain and process sensitive and confidential financial and personal information.