BJ’s Wholesale Club Looking for Senior Accounting Manager – Now Hiring at Boylston, MA Full Time

Join a team of more than 30,000 team members, comprised of our Club Support Center and over 230 clubs and 7 distribution centers. We’re committed to delivering value and convenience to our Members, helping them save every day on everything they need for their families and homes. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a collaborative, team environment where all team members can learn, grow and be themselves.

The Benefits of working at BJ’s

•        BJ’s pays weekly

•        Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles* 

                      o Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty

•        Benefit plans for your changing needs*

                      o Three medical plans**, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Health Savings  Account (HSA), two dental plans, flexible spending

*eligibility requirements vary by position

**medical plans vary by location

Job Summary:

This position oversees various areas within Finance, including FP&A and accounting for the organization’s marketing function, sales audit, and general accounting. The Senior Accounting Manager will report to and work closely with the VP Financial Accounting, Director of Accounting & Reporting and others in the organization in analysis and reconciliation of accounts and in development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls. The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for leading the planning and analysis as well as monthly close process for the Company’s marketing spend, including working closely with the business teams, FP&A team, and accounting team. Analyze new marketing campaigns under ASC 606.
• Responsible for leading the General Accounting function including the processing, reporting, and control of gift cards, and rewards, fuel, and all accounting aspects of BJ’s Specialty business.
• Responsible for leading the Sales Audit function including the oversight of club cash office processing and reconciliation. 
• Responsible for the oversight of proper journal entry postings, the timely submission of balance sheet account reconciliations and key control tie-outs are performed.
• Responsible for all changes to the general ledger account structure and cost center structure
• Process Management: evaluate, monitor and adjust department processes as necessary to ensure effective and efficient operations that comply with company accounting and control
• Review balance sheet and P&L; review general ledger account reconciliations for respective areas; maintain compliance with internal controls over the activities related to respective functions as required by Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Manage relationships with external business partners including the primary credit processor, credit card networks, gift card processor, as well as liaison with internal departments including Audit, Tax, Legal, Treasury, etc.
• Ensure that auditor information requests and inquiries are addressed, and audit issues are managed to satisfactory conclusion.
• Serve as an advisor to various project teams on matters related to financial accounting and transaction processing including all special projects impacting the team and other business units including Digital, Services, Membership and Marketing.

Qualifications

• Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• CPA or MBA preferred
• CPA license required

• 7 years – 10 years of accounting experience, preferably in a publicly held company, or in public accounting

• 5 years – 7 years of managerial experience

• 2 years – 4 years in public accounting experience preferred

• Strong understanding of GAAP and SOX
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment