Senior Staff Accountant

Supreme Fitness Group; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Complimentary Planet Fitnessmembership

Job summary

Supreme Fitness Group in Yonkers, NY is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to manage multi-entity accounting, monthly closes, and financial reporting for a fast-growing Planet Fitness franchise portfolio.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, experience with high-volume transactions, and proficiency in Great Plains and Excel. You will partner with Finance, HR, and external auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–6+ years accounting experience, multi-unit or fitness industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and high-volume close processes.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple entities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Balance sheet and income statement reconciliation with accuracy.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and assist audits with external auditors.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Multi-entity operations

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Excel

ABC Fitness Solutions

FitnessBI

Adaptive Insights

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Office - YONKERS, NY 10701, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/year, Job Category: Accounting, Senior Staff Accountant:

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in the financial operations of a high-growth Planet Fitness operating company. Responsible for core accounting functions, monthly close activities, financial reporting, and operational analysis, the Senior Staff Accountant ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency within a dynamic environment. This role supports a multi-unit franchise business with several revenue streams, membership-based recurring billing, significant transactional volume, and a large unit and lease portfolio.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive, with strong experience in GAAP accounting, multi-entity operations, and financial systems. They will collaborate closely with the Finance and Accounting Manager, Controller, F&A, Operations, HR, and external auditors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Accounting & Close Activities

• Perform and own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure timely consolidation and reporting of financial results across all operating locations in accordance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Revenue & Membership Accounting

• Validate revenue recognition from Planet Fitness membership systems (e.g., ABC Fitness Solutions or similar platforms).
• Reconcile membership billing, collections, and EFT revenue activity.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies in deferred revenue, chargebacks, cancellations, and refunds.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare internal financial reports, variance analyses, and KPI summaries for senior management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with data and analytical insights.
• Assist in preparation of lender, investor, and franchise-required financial reporting packages.

Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Fixed Assets

• Review AP coding for accuracy and adherence to chart of accounts.
• Support payroll journal entries and related reconciliations in coordination with HR.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation entries, and capital expenditure tracking.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, franchise requirements, and audit standards.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, documentation, and accounting procedures.
• Assist in annual financial audits and coordinate with external auditors (i.e., Deloitte).

Systems, Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Utilize and optimize accounting / enterprise systems (e.g., Microsoft Great Plains / Dynamics, ABC Financial / FitnessBI, Adaptive Insights, Paycom).
• Improve workflow efficiency and automation within a high-volume, multi-location environment.
• Collaborate with Operations to support new club openings, club performance reviews, and financial process training.

Qualifications / Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-6+ years of relevant accounting experience; franchise, retail / consumer, multi-unit, membership or subscription-based, or fitness industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Great Plains (or similar enterprise grade accounting system) and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query).
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and high-volume transactional environments.
• Demonstrated experience with monthly close and financial reporting.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidacy.
• Experience with ABC Fitness membership management or similar billing platforms.
• Experience with real estate leases and NNN billing / statements
• Experience with or understanding of ASC842, ASC805, and ASC606
• Familiarity with BI or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive Insights).

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Able to interpret financial data, identify trends, and solve problems.
• Accuracy & Detail Orientation: High level of precision in reconciliations and reporting.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Initiative: Self-starter who identifies areas for improvement and drives change.
• Integrity & Discretion: Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and additional wellness benefits.
• Complimentary Planet Fitness membership.

Why Join Supreme Fitness Group (SFG)?

Supreme Fitness Group ("Supreme" or the "Company") is one of the largest private equity-backed, multi-unit developers and operators of Planet Fitness-branded fitness centers in the U.S. The Company operates 97 units in 4 markets (NY, CA, HI, and MA) and is headquartered in Yonkers, NY with a secondary corporate office in Los Angeles. The corporate offices currently have ~50 employees and offer a hybrid work environment.

Supreme is a high growth company with significant expansion plans and a focus on operational excellence and value creation for its stakeholders. We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to assist the accounting function, ensure financial integrity, and provide company-wide support during this exciting growth phase.