Job Posting for Senior Accountant at Books A Million
Books-A-Million, Inc., the nation’s second largest book retailer, is searching for a Senior level Accountant. This is a dual role position, responsible for maintaining the financial records for a Subsidiary of the Company and maintaining certain financial records related to cash management for Books-A-Million. Specific responsibilities for this position include:
Prepare monthly journal entries for our Subsidiary Company, including recording revenue, month-end accruals, allocations and amortizations
Prepare monthly journal entries for Books-A-Million, including recording treasury related fees and interest
Prepare and maintain account reconciliations for related balance sheet accounts
Prepare monthly financial reporting package for Subsidiary Company, including variance explanations
Lead monthly Profit & Loss meeting for Subsidiary Company with Operations and Finance team
Prepare and distribute weekly franchise accounts receivable reports for Subsidiary Company to franchise owners and maintain accurate accounts receivable records through billings and accruals
Review weekly credit card deposit reconciliation for Books-A-Million and work with credit card processor and IT department to resolve discrepancies
Assist with Audit requests related to Subsidiary Company and Treasury requests for Books-A-Million
Serve as back-up in the review of daily cash position report, including preparation of borrowing or investing instructions
Routinely analyze data, investigate and resolve issues
Plan and execute special projects
This position is located at the company’s headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, and reports to the Retail General Accounting Manager.
Attractive candidates will possess the following experience and skills:
Experience Required:
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
2 years experience performing in a similar role
Advanced Excel skills
Demonstrated research and problem solving skills
Detail oriented and experienced in analyzing large volumes of data
Preferred Skills:
Ability to work with a cross section of individuals, including senior management and external customers
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
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