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About the Opportunity:

The Senior Corporate Accountant is responsible for corporate accounting responsibilities with GL monthly close, GL reconciliation, and assisting with quarterly and annual financial reporting. This hybrid role works out of our Global HQ in Rosemont, IL and reports directly to the Senior Manager of Financial Accounting. 

This is a hybrid position based out of our Global Support Center in Rosemont, IL. M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days #LI-Hybrid

Essential Functions 

• Perform financial analysis and report metrics 

• Prepare monthly journal entries to P&L and Balance Sheet accounts to ensure proper and accurate recording of business activity 

• Maintain accrual and amortization schedules (Accrued Expenses, Prepaids, Rebates, etc.) on a monthly basis 

• Assist and serve as back up of customer/vendor additions and Company Corporate credit card program 

• Assist in completing monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules for Financial Reporting and Tax Department 

• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities 

• Provide recommendations for improving processes and financial efficiency 

• Prepare monthly reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts 

• Improve/create account reconciliation schedules to support and analyze ledger balances 

• Streamline journal entry preparation/process to permit a quicker monthly close 

• Interact with auditors in the examination of financial and tax related data, reports, and forms 

• Work on cross-functional teams to improve processes and results 

• Assist in the creation and documentation of accounting policies and procedures 

• Prepare footnotes and support for annual financial statements 

• Other duties as assigned or required for performance of this position 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred 

• Public accounting experience a plus 

• 5 years accounting experience 

• Technically savvy; proficiency using Microsoft Suite (e.g. Excel and Word) is necessary 

• Demonstrated track record of process improvement 

• A desire to learn, a strong intellectual curiosity, and an infectious positive attitude 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal and analytical skills with a proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast- paced environment 

• Strong decision making, organizational and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to overcome unforeseen obstacles 

• Oracle knowledge a plus 

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $78,800 - $114,200 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for