Staff Accountant VPA

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

Location: 4 days of work onsite at our Memphis TN headquarters, Friday is a flex day. 

Work Type: Full-Time Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Staff Accountant will support the Performing Arts / DSI Finance functions and will report directly to the Performing Arts Business Unit Controller. This position will oversee accounting and finance functions at DSI remotely and act as a supervisor of inventory/procurement, payables, receivables, and cash functions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The following duties and frequency provide a general idea of the day in and out for the individual in this role but are not all encompassing:

DSI Specific

• Supervise AR/AP functions at DSI remotely

• Oversee AP check run and wire requests for approval

• Assist DSI Purchasing Department with Procurement Management

VPA Specific

• Month End Close Preparations

• Complete and report accurate balance sheet and bank reconciliations

• Assist Business Unit Controller with monthly forecasting, annual budgets, and annual external audit

  • Pulling data, running analysis on gross margins and comparing cost to budget

  • Assist in variance research and adjustments

  • Analysis of sales data

• Track and report ecommerce revenue and COGS, along with some analysis on performance

• Report intercompany transactions

• Track Sales and Use Tax reports

• Work closely with BU Controller to support in analysis of financial health of the business

• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Working knowledge of finance and accounting processes and principles

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to learn new systems and processes quickly

• Knowledge of SAP ERP accounting software is a plus

• Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with others

• Project management skills and ability to multi- task and manage competing priorities

• Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites.

• Strong fluency in Microsoft Excel.

• High proficiency in financial modeling techniques.

• Strong analytical and data gathering skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education, Certification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related fields required.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or other relevant experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Ability to sit or stand for long per