Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the preparation of the Company’s external financial and internal management reports. Responsible for technical accounting research for new accounting guidance and complex accounting issues. Accurate and timely accounting of all activity related to debt, equity, and other duties as assigned.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Support the preparation and review of all financial filings

Provide assistance to operational management in the analysis and understanding of all financial information as required

Research, analyze, and document technical accounting and disclosure items

Ensure the timely and accurate journalization of all assigned accounts and transactions to the general ledger

Maintain and update the accounting policies of the Company for new accounting pronouncements and new business endeavors

Reconcile/review designated general ledger accounts to the summary trial balance on a monthly basis and provide periodic reporting of accounts

Ensure all inter-company accounts for assigned entities are balanced on a periodic basis

Prepare all assigned audit request schedules, for review by manager, for the quarterly and year end external audits on a timely basis

Assist in preparation of financial reporting package on a timely basis

Participate in all SOX compliance activities – including, but not limited to, documentation, testing, and reporting

Provide analysis projects for management on various hot topics

Provide technical training to senior and staff accountants

Provide support to senior and staff accountants

Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required

3+ years progressive Public Accounting experience preferred

CPA preferred

High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications

Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)

Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients

Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

GNC Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer