Leslie's · 3 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Leslie's is the world's largest retailer of swimming pool supplies, with a commitment to the development and growth of their team. They are seeking a results-driven Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting team, manage monthly close activities, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, while providing leadership and mentoring to staff accountants.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Review and approve accounting schedules related to cash, POS tie outs, allocations
Prepare complex entries as needed in support of management objectives
Assist in the system conversion of cash matching to the new general ledger system, D365
Lead variance analysis efforts, investigating and explaining significant fluctuations and trends
Review work of accountants in the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and U.S. GAAP
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external audit requests, providing documentation and resolving issues
Assist with special projects including system implementations, process upgrades, and corporate initiatives
Develop and maintain documentation of accounting processes and ensure proper training and cross-training within the team
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and improve accounting procedures and workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business needs and ensure alignment between accounting and operational processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
CPA license or CPA candidacy strongly preferred
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and corporate accounting practices
Proficiency in accounting systems and tools (e.g., JDA, Workday Adaptive, Blackline) and strong Excel skills
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and mentor team members
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Preferred
CPA license or CPA candidacy strongly preferred
Experience in public accounting and/or a public company environment preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.
Company
Leslie's
In March of 1963, a one-man pool supply operation working out of a backyard shed in North Hollywood, California, began.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-28IPO
2017-01-17Acquired
Leadership Team
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