Staff Accountant, Central Overhead

JD Sports North America; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports North America is seeking a Staff Accountant in Indianapolis to support monthly close, journal entries, and reconciliations. You will prepare financial statements, analyze variances, and work closely with the Accounting Director/Manager to strengthen internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–3 years of accounting experience; CPA is preferred, with ERP systems and strong Excel skills highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Performs journal entries and reconciliations to ensure accurate records.
• Assists with monthly close, deadlines, and audit support.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and schedules; explains variances.
• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborates cross-functionally on budgeting and reporting.
• Researches and resolves account discrepancies.
• Supports interim and year-end audits with schedules and documents.

Skills

Accounting experience

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

ERP systems

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Staff Accountant, Central Overhead supports accurate and timely financial reporting through journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and analysis.

The role partners with the Accounting Director/Manager, strengthen internal controls, improves processes, and supports monthly and year-end reporting and audits.

This position also collaborates cross-functionally to provide financial insights, resolve discrepancies, and support budgeting and other financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs accounting activities including calculations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and related supporting documentation to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Supports the accounting team in meeting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines by completing close activities and resolving outstanding accounting items.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and supporting schedules, including identifying and explaining significant variances or unusual activity.
• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows, increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support timely reporting to management.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with various departments to support financial decision-making, monthly budget-to-actual reporting, and the collection of information needed for accurate financial reporting.
• Researches and resolves account discrepancies by reviewing transactions, supporting documentation, and account activity.
• Analyzes financial trends, revenues, costs, financial obligations, and other key information to ensure accuracy and completeness and identify potential issues.
• Performs ad hoc accounting, financial analysis, and special projects as requested by management.
• Supports key internal controls and works with internal and external auditors to substantiate and validate control activities and documentation.
• Assists with interim and year-end external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, responding to auditor requests, and researching accounting questions.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience with experience in accounting.

Required Computer and Technical Skills

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office equivalent programs.
• CPA certification is preferred, along with experience working in large ERP systems and demonstrated strengths in analytical thinking, execution, and sound decision-making.

Physical Demands

• 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.

The global leader in sports fashion, JD Group offers a world of choices across our portfolio of brands. With opportunities at our corporate offices in Indianapolis, IN and Boulder, CO, our distribution and call center, as well as 900+ stores across the nation, JD offers the possibility for infinite growth. At JD, our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion is louder than words. As part of JD’s commitment to creating a more diverse, equitable, & inclusive organization, we established voluntary, employee-led, Employee Resource Groups to support our Diversity & Inclusion mission and goals. We have also established a D&I Council composed of individuals throughout the company who are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals of all races, genders, and backgrounds are free to be their authentic selves. We listen to the voices of our team members, which holds us accountable in creating an equitable and successful company. Together, we are stronger.

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