Staff Accountant - Costing

This is a hybrid role located in our Tampa, FL office. 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Responsible for monthly cost audits, support standard cost roll, recording general ledger journal entries, and conducting account reconciliations. Consults with senior peers with goal of continually building knowledge/experience while minimizing any risk. This role is focused on learning to apply standards, developing an understanding of the business, and advancing personal professional growth through certifications and tailored goal setting. The position nonetheless exercises delegated authority to make and implement decisions having broad implications to the business. Typically requires a minimum of up to 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with experience in standard costing.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and records general ledger journal entries. 
• Performs monthly cost audits and provides support for annual standard cost roll. 
• Assist with monitoring and working with operations to obtain monthly metrics for inventory cycle counts. 
• Support monthly standard cost variance analysis for purchase price variances, freight, and duties.
• Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Assist with financial year-end audit and SOX testing for costing. 
• Support Oracle Implementation for Standard Costing. 
• Assists the cost accounting team on special projects as assigned. 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. 

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard costing, accounting principles, financial statements, and analysis. 
• Advanced Excel skills working with complex formulas.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills. 
• Ability to work with multiple departments and levels within the organization.  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work in an organized manner and consistently follow-up on tasks. 
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and be flexible with changes in job duties. 
• Willingness to take on new tasks and duties as assigned. 
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment a plus. 

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.  
As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.