Accountant I (Hybrid)

Accountant I (Hybrid)

At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world's greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

Overview:

The Accountant I is responsible for performing general accounting activities requiring a general understanding of business processes and the ability to investigate and explain variances in business results from period to period. The role will participate in the month end financial statement closing process, the bi-weekly forecast process and the annual budget.

Job Description:

Finance at DICK'S Sporting Goods we're more than just a team of people behind excel spreadsheets. We are fiduciaries driving financial excellence for our teammates, athletes and shareholders. We are trusted business partners guiding decisions & strategy, delivering meaningful business insights, and leading with innovative ideas. Here at DICK'S, we're building a diverse Finance culture that differentiates us as a career destination that will consistently challenge and reward. On our team, you'll focus on relentless improvement and innovation to support our growing business.

The Accountant I is responsible for performing general accounting activities requiring a general understanding of business processes and the ability to investigate and explain variances in business results from period to period. The role will participate in the month end financial statement closing process, the bi-weekly forecast process and the annual budget.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform general accounting activities requiring general insight and depth of understanding including preparing journal entries, reconciling account balances, review of invoices for appropriate classification and other operational duties, as well as executing well-defined steps in accounting analysis, forecasting and budgeting activities
• Conducts pertinent investigation of basic accounts involved; understands and communicates causes of variances between actual, forecasted, budgeted and last year results
• Support process and productivity improvements within Accounting. Leverage existing systems and new solutions such as Alteryx and UI Path
• Ad-hoc projects and analysis as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• One to three years of experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• ERP general ledger experience, PeopleSoft