Staff Accountant

As a member of the accounting/reporting team, the Staff Accountant holds responsibility for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information, as well as analyzing and interpreting the information detailing assets, liabilities and capital to ensure that senior leadership has accurate information to make sound business decisions. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line's core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:Reconciles and balances general ledger accounts.Prepares and enters journal entries.Researches and corrects account discrepancies.Performs various accounting/analytical projects assigned by management.Assists in month end closing activities and year-end audit work.Assists in preparing financial packages.Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.Analyzes trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.Additional duties and projects as required.Required Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related major, with a CPA Certification preferred; and 1 - 2 years' professional experience in accounting preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Retail accounting experience is a plus. Internal JD Finish Line experience strongly preferred.Required Computer and/or Technical Skills:Should have basic to intermediate knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or Google Suite equivalents, as well as basic familiarity with financial systems and accounting software.Physical Demands:Sit for more than 6 hours per shiftUse hands to finger, handle and feelReach with hands and armsTalk and/or hearWalk or move from one location to another regularlyPeriodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouchPunctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company's policies are required for the position.Average work week is 40 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.#LI-DNISeniority LevelMid-Senior levelEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionAccounting / Auditing and FinanceIndustriesRetailBenefitsMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid paternity leavePaid maternity leaveLocation: Indianapolis, IN#J-18808-Ljbffr