What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Planet Fitness?
About Us
At Planet Fitness, our mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, judgement free environment. We are proud to be one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, and we’re grateful for the amazing Planet Fitness team that supports our 2,000 clubs and millions of members every day.
Our Planet Fitness team is comprised of dynamic, dedicated, and talented individuals who represent our values of integrity, transparency, passion, respect, and excellence (while having fun!) in everything they do.
Joining the PF family means being part of a company that cares about bettering the health and wellbeing of our communities. It means being a part of a supportive, engaging workforce with an inclusive culture that values diversity and creates an environment where everyone can feel they belong. It means encouraging professional growth and development. It means making true, lasting connections with your co-workers with celebrations, team building activities and engaging corporate events! It means creating a positive impact in our local communities through our Judgement Free Generation® philanthropic initiative. It means being part of a brand that you can be proud of!
For the past 25 years, we’ve helped millions of people in their fitness journey and revolutionized the industry along the way. And we’re just getting started!
Overview
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for applying the proper application of US GAAP accounting functions necessary to support Planet Fitness’s daily operational activities as well as month-end and year-end close activities. The Senior Accountant will specifically be responsible for accounting activities required to maintain the company’s general ledger including, but not limited to, GL account reconciliations, monthly accruals, oversight of capital expenditures, ASC 842 lease accounting, recording of certain revenue and expenses, acquisitions, and impairment analysis.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the month-end accounting close process and ensure proper application of US GAAP.
- Prepare and/or review journal entries for entry into the general ledger system by collecting necessary data; analyze and prepare audit trail support for the journal entries.
- Prepare and/or review complex balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with review of general ledger transactions for accuracy; analyzes to ensure proper expensing and capitalization of costs; researches and corrects discrepancies.
- Assist with P&L and Balance Sheet balance trend analyses; evaluates and thoroughly documents variance explanations.
- Perform SOX controls; maintains process flowcharts and evidence of controls for areas of responsibility.
- Assist with quarterly and annual examinations by external auditors as needed.
- Responsible for preparation of supporting schedules for 10-Q and 10-K documents and tie-outs for relevant areas.
- Assist in streamlining financial and business processes to identify efficiencies and improvements.
- Draft and maintain accounting memoranda, as needed.
- Assist with ad hoc analyses and special projects, as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience
- 2 years of experience in public accounting preferred
- Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate strongly preferred
- SEC Reporting experience a plus
- Solid understanding of US GAAP and SOX Compliance
- Proficient in Excel including advanced formulas
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivating and an independent thinker and problem-solver
- Extremely detail-oriented, efficient, and organized with an exceptional ability to establish priorities and objectives
- Excellent presentation and communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Able to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships with diverse individuals, internally and externally
- Dedicated learner with a natural curiosity for consistent growth
- Exhibits comfort, ease, and flexibility working in an extremely fast-paced ever-changing, deadline-driven environment
- Cooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, “can-do” attitude!
Perks
- Hybrid workplace
- Volunteer days off
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, pharmacy, dental and vision benefits
- Generous vacation/holiday pay
- 401(k) Retirement
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Childcare reimbursement
- Pet care reimbursement
- Learning and development programs
- Discount programs, including vacations, theme parks, shopping, meal delivery services & much more
- Free Black Card membership and fun exercise incentives
- Company-sponsored social events
- Access to our gym at headquarters, complete with locker rooms and Black Card area
- Delicious, healthy breakfast and lunch options served at our headquarters café
