Senior Accountant
Posted by The Front Climbing Club on 06/22/2021
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Lifestyle
Job Categories: Accounting
Company Type: Gym/Outfitter
State: UT
City: Salt Lake City
Country: United States
Required Experience: 3 - 5 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000-$70,000/year
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: No
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
The Sr. Accountant works within our small team which processes all accounting functions for both The Front and its sister company, Vertical Solutions. The Sr. Accountant reports directly to the CEO of The Front Climbing Club.
ABOUT YOU//
You’re organized, number obsessed, and driven. You’re flexible with your process, open to learning new ways of doing things, and ready and willing to contribute new ideas and methods. Your attention to detail is second to none.
Finally, and most importantly, you’re ready to dive in. You have the experience to hit the ground running and take control. You enjoy updating and creating new processes, staring at spreadsheets, problem solving, and doing a happy dance when all the numbers line up.
ABOUT US//
Indoor rock climbing has become an incredibly popular mainstream sport and will soon be featured in the Olympic Games. Nearly every state in the nation is now home to at least one rock climbing gym, and all forecasts predict the sport will only continue to grow. We intend to grow with it!
The Front Climbing Club was Utah’s first indoor rock-climbing gym, and one of the first in the nation. From our humble beginnings as The Body Shop back in the 80’s to three best-in-class facilities today, we have never lost our soul or connection to our roots.
Like all industries, there are some who do it poorly, some who do it well, and some who do it best. Vertical Solutions, The Front Climbing Club's sister company and the nation's largest domestic climbing wall manufacturer, does it best. We build indoor climbing walls throughout the country with distinctive materials that set us apart from (and above) the competition, and we have set the industry standard for design and aesthetics. Our walls are fabricated at our headquarters in Salt Lake City by an expert team of carpenters and welders and shipped to job sites across the country for assembly by our traveling field crew. VS also produces a full fleet of climbing holds and pads, and offers in-depth business development consulting, making us the only true full-service gym builder in the U.S. The rapid expansion of our company and industry ensures ample opportunity for career development and upward mobility.
We do not offer easy jobs. We simply cannot slow down enough to kick back and relax while we are at work, but we highly encourage you to shut off your devices and email and disappear into the mountains on your own time.
Our culture is built on this level of work ethic, as well as integrity, community (we do not use that word lightly), and unity.
All that said, we also know how to have a good time.
PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS//
Prepare and distribute complete financial reports to management;
Manage the development, implementation and modifications of accounting policies, procedures and process improvements/best practices;
Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, and prepare reports for management, which compare budgeted costs to actual costs;
Create, organize and maintain files using QuickBooks;
Create customer invoices, interact with vendors in-person and on the telephone, & research problems and provide consistent follow-up;
Review and completes bank reconciliations;
Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries and reports;
Year-end activities & audits;
Document and enforce policies, processes, and procedures;
Ad hoc projects as needed;
Additional duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS//
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, accounting or related degree;
3-5 years of accounting experience, public accounting firm experience preferred;
Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel;
2+ years of QuickBooks experience;
Strong quantitative analytical skills;
Ability to analyze and audit data to detect errors;
Well-developed time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
Ability to reconcile accounts and perform cost analyses, month-end close responsibilities, etc.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to work autonomously and be proactive;
High level of confidentiality and discretion;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Delegates responsibilities effectively;
Must take pride in and maintain integrity in their work;
Knowledge of Scrum process a bonus;
Be able to collaborate and innovate as a means to create exceptional value for our members, our company, and ourselves.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Front’s mission is to create innovative spaces that maximize the climbing experience, inspire meaningful connections, and foster an engaged community.
CORE VALUES:
Distinctive Facilities with Emotional Depth
We maintain and improve our facilities with the utmost attention to detail and care fostering a foundation for organic emotional connections between our community members.
Operational Prowess and Superiority
We adhere to efficient and organized business practices that utilize data & technologies to continually improve the level of operational excellence we promise to our members.
Employee Excellence and Growth
We value the positive contributions of our employees and strive to make The Front an enjoyable yet challenging environment to accomplish important work and experience personal growth.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Front Climbing Club is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity environment of mutual respect for all its people. This work atmosphere is available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Front Climbing Club strongly believes that diversity and inclusion amongst our teams is critical to our success as an organization. We are driven to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. As such, we highly encourage those with diverse backgrounds to apply.
About The Front Climbing Club
The Front Climbing Club is Utah's premier spot to climb and recreate year-round. Built within striking distance of the Wasatch, we've created an indoor rock utopias with 50,000 square feet of bouldering and rope climbing walls. Along with all the climbing your heart desires, we provide a fully stocked gym, a broad range of yoga classes, saunas, youth programs, adult climbing instruction, training and physical therapy, and the largest selection of climbing gear around. We're also home to Rumsy's Cafe, which serves up delicious burritos, salads, coffee, beer and more!
