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Company: Academy Sports + Outdoors
Location: Katy, TX
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Retail, Wholesale, Apparel

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to manage and oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, invoicing, and payments. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across entities. The ideal candidate will also lead process improvement initiatives and contribute to special projects that enhance operational efficiency and support strategic goals. This position requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Job Description:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
  • Master's degree or CPA license (strongly preferred)

Work Experiences:

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and financial controls
  • Experience with large ERP systems and complex financial analysis
  • Retail inventory accounting experience preferred

Skills:

  • Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting time-sensitive deadlines
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and financial reporting requirements (US GAAP, SOX, etc.)
  • Demonstrated expertise in advanced accounting principles and practices
  • Ability to publish financial results and present findings clearly to leadership
  • Demonstrates advanced technical proficiency in ERP systems and Excel, including Power Query, Alteryx, macros, and complex formulas, to streamline financial processes and support data-driven decision-making
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to lead projects
  • Strategic thinking with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Experience with automation tools and process optimization
  • Skilled in leading cross-functional meetings and driving alignment
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience leading audits and documenting procedures

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including SOX requirements
  • Own and lead complex financial processes such as month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement
  • Lead analytical reviews of financial statements and operational metrics to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement—translating data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making
  • Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and operational metrics, identifying trends, anomalies, and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
  • Own end-to-end accountability for process enhancements and automation initiatives, proactively resolving issues and anticipating risks to optimize workflows
  • Oversee special projects and strategic initiatives
  • Lead cross-functional meetings by serving as a key liaison with auditors and business partners to align financial processes and ensure transparency
  • Uphold confidentiality and integrity of financial reporting
  • Responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve over time to meet departmental needs

Physical Requirements & Attendance

  • Regular attendance required
  • Availability outside of normal business hours as needed
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
  • Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
Full time Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.


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