Senior Accountant - Equinox Fitness Clubs

Job Description

The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for all payroll entries,overhead expenses, prepaid expense, retail and capital lease accounting. This individual will also assist on ad hoc research projects as they arise.The candidate will be able to develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with all levels in the Company. This individual will be eager to learn, organized and possess excellent communication skills.This position will report to the Accounting Manager at the Company’s corporate headquarters located at One Park Avenue.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform key functions in the monthly close process
• Responsible for Equinox and Blink Fitness month end club accruals, Equinox Canada portfolio, prepaids, bank reconciliations and other ad hoc projects.
• Must be able to understand the intent and provide meaningful information to the users of the financial statements.
• Respond to inquiries from supervisors on a timely basis.
• Build rapport with club managers to assist with monthly financial inquires.
• Prepare ratios and other types of analytics to assist users of the financial statements, when needed.
• Able to work and partner effectively with other departments, such as club General Managers, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Financial Reporting
• Opportunity to assist with international entities, mainly Canada
• Will work directly with several CPA, so will have opportunity to gain experience hours if a CPA candidate
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Oversee and act as a key player in the month end accounting close cycle including journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Maintain schedules to support financial reporting’s preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements. Assist in analyzing balance sheet fluctuation to ensure accurate quarter and year end reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting
• 2-4 year of experience in accounting, monthly close and preparation of various financial reports.
• CPA preferred (or actively pursuing CPA certification)
• Proficient PC skills in the areas of integrated business system environments, and other basic office software, such as, spreadsheet, database and word-processing
• Career-minded and goal-oriented person who can see challenges as an opportunity for future advancements
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Hyperion a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus
• Self-motivated, proactive thinker with ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Work both independently with limited supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Able to handle pressure and short deadlines with a positive attitude
• Exhibit willingness and ability to learn, adapt and improve the environment

Additional Information

• We offer competitive salary, benefits and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• 30- 50% discounts on all Equinox products and services including Personal Training, Private Pilates, Spa and Café’ services and Shop items

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States