Staff Accountant - Corporate Accounting

Bass Pro Shops; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

And more!

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Staff Accountant – Corporate Accounting to assist in recording accounting transactions for the Retail division, analyze data, and prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations. The role emphasizes timely GL reconciliations, month-end variance analysis, accruals, and support for external audits, with collaboration across departments and subsidiaries.

Strong Excel skills and 2+ years in accounting are preferred; a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance required.
• 2+ years in accounting / finance.
• Experience with advanced formulas and pivot tables in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid assets, accrued liabilities and deferred income balances.
• Participate in month-end variance analysis and coordinate responses across departments.
• Analyze and record month-end accruals and prepare related journal entries.
• Assist in preparing comparative trial balances, schedules, and workpapers for external audit.
• Coordinate journal entries and financial statements for subsidiaries; liaise with teams in other locations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

(Objective/Purpose of Position): The Staff Accountant – Corporate Accounting position is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely recording of accounting transactions for the Company’s Retail division, for analyzing accounting data and preparing reports for management, and for preparing month-end journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

List in order of importance, indicate the essential responsibility and the % of time dedicated to each. (Cumulative total Essential and Non-Essential Functions must add up to 100%, no responsibility should be less than 5%)

• Ensure timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid assets, accrued liabilities and deferred income balances. 30%
• Participate in the month-end variance analysis process, completing in-depth analysis of assigned financial statement items, coordinating variance responses from operational and corporate departments and communicating these results to management. 25%
• Analyze and record accurate month-end financial accruals, review accruals processed by other departments and prepare other month-end entries. 20%
• Assist in the preparation of comparative trial balances, consolidating schedules and other workpapers used in the review and analysis of monthly financial statements and used annually for the external audit. 15%
• Coordinate the preparation of journal entries and financial statements for various subsidiaries, serving as a liaison for teams working in other locations. 10%
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

(List the MIINIMUM education and experience requirements to perform the essential functions of the position)

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance

Preferred Degree: N/A

Certificate(s) or License(s): N/A

Experience: 2+ years in accounting / finance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

(List the MINIMUM knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the essential functions of the position):

• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude with a drive for excellence
• Ability to set, measure and consistently achieve goals within established timelines
• Ability to communicate clearly both in written and verbal interactions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with advanced formulas and pivot tables in Excel

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

Bass Pro Shops