Sr. Accountant, Group Reporting & Inventory

JD Sports Fashion; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finish Line, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Accountant, Group Reporting & Inventory to support monthly group reporting, inventory accounting, and close processes.

You will be the primary JD Group contact for PAX and FCC reporting, partnering with Inventory Control to ensure accurate recording and timely submissions. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 4–6 years in corporate or public accounting; CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of experience in corporate or public accounting.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly group reporting packages to the JD Group for PAX and FCC.
• Serve as primary contact for JD Group reporting submissions and inquiries.
• Maintain and update JD Group reporting mappings.
• Support month-end close activities and quarterly/year-end closes.
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Prepare inventory-related journal entries during month-end close.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control to ensure accurate inventory recording.
• Ensure accounting activities and reporting deliverables comply with policies.
• Work with Directors, VPs and partners to resolve issues and support reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Group reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sr. Accountant, Group Reporting & Inventory is responsible for supporting monthly group reporting, inventory accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes for designated business units. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the JD Group reporting requirements for PAX and FCC, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. The Analyst will also partner closely with Inventory Control and Accounting teams to support month-end close activities, resolve accounting issues, and identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits accurate and timely monthly group reporting packages to the Global JD Group for PAX and FCC, including supplemental reporting packages and forms required for hard closes.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Global JD Group regarding PAX and FCC reporting submissions and responds to inquiries and follow-up requests.

• Maintains and updates reporting mappings provided by JD Group, ensuring changes are accurately reflected across the applicable businesses.

• Supports monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including additional reporting requirements associated with quarterly hard closes.

• Performs monthly inventory reconciliations and investigates and resolves variances in a timely manner.

• Prepares and records inventory-related journal entries during month-end close.

• Partners closely with Inventory Control teams across each fascia to ensure inventory activity is accurately recorded and reconciled.

• Ensures assigned accounting activities and reporting deliverables are complete, accurate, and in accordance with company accounting policies.

• Collaborates with Accounting Directors, VPs, and other business partners to resolve accounting issues and support financial reporting requirements.

• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting controls, and operational efficiency, with a focus on process improvement during non-close periods.

• Develops and maintains financial and operational reports using Workday and other applicable reporting tools.

• Participates in financial data analysis and reporting initiatives using advanced Excel functionality and other available tools.

• Works cross-functionally with Accounting and business partners and other Accounting leadership, to support business priorities and special projects.

• Investigates and resolves accounting and reporting issues and provides timely support for urgent or unexpected business needs.

• Supports the development and implementation of standardized processes and controls to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of accounting operations.

• Protects the company’s assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and escalating potential risks or issues to appropriate management.

• Participates in special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university; 4-6 years of experience in corporate or public accounting; or equivalent combination and experience. CPA Certification preferred but not required.

Required Computer and Technical Skills

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office equivalent programs especially Excel. Experience with Workday preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift

• Use hands to finger, handle and feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Talk and/or hear

• Stand for up to 2 hours at a time periodically

• Walk or move from one location to another

• Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.

• Average work week is 45-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need.

• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

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