Financial Reporting Accountant

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of this job is to prepare periodic financial reporting for internal and external users in accordance with GAAP, supporting work paper schedules, and related analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Assists with preparation of GAAP financial statements, notes and MD&A for SEC filings on Forms 10-Q and 10-K; prepares and maintains supporting work paper documentation for external auditor review
• Prepares monthly financial statements for lender compliance and management reporting
• Assists in the analysis of subsidiary financial statements, including variances and trends compared to budget and prior periods
• Works with divisional finance and operational managers to obtain data and supporting schedules for monthly and quarterly reports
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles accounts for debt, equity and other accounts as assigned
• Assists with technical accounting research and analysis to ensure proper application of GAAP to non-recurring, complex or new transactions
• Assists with impairment and fair value analyses for fixed assets, intangible assets and financial instruments
• Assists in preparing quarterly earnings call script
• Consolidates subsidiary activity in fixed assets, intangible assets and equity roll-forward schedules
• Additional duties, such as preparation of ad-hoc reports and analysis for equity investors, management and others, as assigned.

Qualifications

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or 4 years of equivalent work experience), preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to degree or years of previous experience)
• 1 year of reporting or auditing experience
• 1 year of experience working with business intelligence or financial management applications (such as Essbase, PeopleSoft, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (CPA or CPA candidate preferred)

Why Guitar Center? Here’s just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave—take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $65,000 - $85,000/yr depending on background and experience. 

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

About Guitar Center

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States.  2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.   

E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration bu