Senior Accountant

**About the Company** Home Franchise Concepts is one of the largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space. The Company’s brands: Budget Blinds, The Tailored Closet, PremierGarage, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, Two Maids, Bark and Mane, and Lightspeed Restoration are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2,500 franchise territories. Home Franchise Concepts is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, a family-owned, professionally managed diversified automotive company. A few of the Company’s many accolades and awards include: - Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 - Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Best in Category - Entrepreneur’s Top Low-Cost Franchise - Entrepreneur’s Top New & Emerging Franchises - Entrepreneur’s Top Home-based Franchises - Entrepreneur’s Top 100 Global Franchises You can learn more about Home Franchise Concepts on our [Careers page](https://www.homefranchiseconcepts.com/careers/). **Summary** The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely recording and accounting in a multi-brand operation. Duties include but not limited to recording, analysis and correction of balance sheet and income statement activity and balances. Duties include data input, exception identification and reporting for assigned Brands. **Supervisory Responsibilities** - This position has no direct reports **Duties and Responsibilities:** - Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts. - Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data. - Preparation and analysis of all accounts including the required journal entries, accruals and other adjustments for all balance sheet and income statement accounts for assigned Brands by the month-end close schedule deadlines. - Process and analyze financial transactions; verify and validate data. - Complete assigned journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with monthly, quarterly and annual closing calendars. - Prepare monthly account reconciliations; make Accounting Leadership aware of any discrepancies in need of resolution on a timely basis. - Maintains the accuracy of the balance sheet and income statement assigned accounts on a US GAAP accrual basis. - Prepare detailed statements and reports for financial transactions of assigned Brands, communicate to brand leadership and finance leadership. - Prepare and explain variance analysis and explanation on the monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reporting packages, including forecasts and budgets, as required. - Prepare requests from outside providers, including auditors and tax professionals. - Ensure capable of being back-up for key activities as needed - Performs other duties as assigned or required. **Required Skills & Abilities:** - Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines - Proven ability to follow established procedures while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial information and resolve issues in a timely manner - Solid technical accounting expertise across multiple functional areas with a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP - Ability to identify accounting issues, exercise sound judgment, and escalate matters appropriately to ensure timely resolution - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with leadership and cross-functional partners - Self-motivated team player who can work effectively both independently and collaboratively - High level of personal initiative and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables, and macros) - Experience working in a multi…