Staff Accountant II: GAAP Close & Analytics

Excel Fitness; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Planet Fitness, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a General Staff Accountant II to perform day-to-day accounting, monthly close duties, reconciliations, journal entries, and GAAP financial reporting. This role also supports budgets, audits, and tax workpapers within the Accounting department.

The position requires 2–4 years of accounting experience, strong communication, and proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite. Office environment with periodic cross‑functional collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent in experience.
• 2–4 years of accounting or audit experience, including hands-on responsibility for preparing workpapers for at least one annual external audit cycle.
• Experience preparing audit-ready deliverables and GAAP financial reporting schedules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including documenting accounting support clearly.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply established policies.
• Ability to prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently own assigned processes and close workstreams through completion.
• Proactively manage deliverables to meet close, reporting, audit, and tax deadlines; communicate delays and resolutions.
• Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger (GL) Accounts.
• Prepare audit-ready journal entries and account reconciliations with evidence.
• Contribute to annual operating budgets and projections.
• Follow established accounting processes and controls with sound judgment.
• Assist with GAAP financial reporting schedules, audit support, and tax workpapers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal tax codes.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual balances.
• Research routine accounting questions and summarize findings for management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Time management

Confidentiality

Analytical mindset

Strong writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Enhancing people’s lives with an affordable, high-quality fitness experience requires a team of inspiring, motivated and fun-loving go-getters. As one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, Planet Fitness is just getting warmed up. We’re continuously seeking top talent to join us in cultivating the Judgement Free Zone® and shaping the future of our brand. With more than 2,000 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia, there’s plenty of opportunity on our Planet and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team!

Our member mission says it best: our product is a tool, a means to an end; not a brand name or a mold maker, but a tool that can be used by anyone. To use our product, members need to feel inspired and motivated. That’s where you come in. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference in a customer’s life, you’ve found it. Come to add your mojo to the Judgement Free Zone, but stay for the feeling that you’re making a difference on our Planet.

TO FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT, SEARCH FOR A CLUB OPPORTUNITY NEAR YOU.

Employees at a franchise location are employed by the Franchisee and are not employees of PFHQ (the Franchisor). PFHQ neither dictates nor controls labor or employment matters for franchisees or their employees, and does not retain any reserved authority to control the terms and conditions of employment for franchisees or their employees. Each franchisee is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.

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EARN RAVE REVIEWS

Our customer service philosophy is that it’s not enough to simply meet member expectations, we want to exceed their expectations and make them our Raving Fans. In addition to positively promoting the Judgement Free Zone, we also want our members to be raving fans of the team members who are responsible for impacting their lives every day, each time they step into a Planet Fitness club. Much like that post-workout bliss, it sure feels good to know that members recognize and appreciate the people here that create their excellent experience.

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR GOLDEN THUMB AWARD WINNERS, NOMINATED BY A MEMBER IN THEIR CLUB:

Give it up for Brett, a Certified Trainer in Hampton Township, PA. Not only is he a motivating trainer, he’s an inspiration to never give up. After being diagnosed with MS, Brett kept working toward his goals and didn’t let the disease stop him. He says it best: “As I continue my job here at Planet Fitness, I cannot wait to see what new people I get to train, the lives I get to change, and show everyone that no matter what, don’t ever quit on yourself."