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Savers | Value Village Technical Accounting Manager in Meridian, Idaho
* *Job Title: ** Technical Accounting Manager
Who we are:
As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.
Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.
What you can expect :
The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.
What you get:
Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.
In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.
Benefits offerings including:
Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.
What you’ll be working on:
The Technical Accounting Manager provides technical accounting support to the business and executive team by researching technical accounting matters and providing guidance on the proper accounting treatment of transactions and accounting pronouncements. This role will work closely with our Controller group on complex non-routine accounting and reporting issues. This role reports to the Senior Manager, SEC Reporting.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for the accounting and reporting of debt, derivatives and share-based compensation.
Provide guidance and prepare technical accounting memos of complex or unusual transactions.
Responsible for accounting policies and procedures for new US GAAP standards and assist with implementation.
Assist with quarterly and annual SEC reporting.
Business partner to organization regarding functional questions/interactions.
Identifies, recommends and implements accounting process improvements to support the company goals and objectives.
Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis.
What you have:
Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
Experience with share-based compensation accounting required.
Experience with debt and derivative accountinga plus.
Intellectual curiosity/critical thinking.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to identify areas of improvement and drive results.
Strong sense of urgency.
Manage multiple responsibilities.
Process improvement/idea generation/implementation.
Education, Training, and Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master degree in accounting or finance
CPA license required
Minimum of 6years accounting experience required
Knowledge of SEC Forms 10-K and 10-Q a plus
Physical Requirements:
Ability to express or exchange ideas utilizing the spoken word.
Ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication and make the discriminations sound.
Ability to receive detailed information visually through written communication (both physical and electronic).
FLSA: ** Exempt
Travel: <5% required
Location: Remote
Savers is an E-Verify employer