Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is a key position within our Accounting department. The expectations for the role are to demonstrate strong and effective management over the monthly closing and financial reporting process specific to his or her responsibilities. 

The Senior Accountant will assist in the month end close accounting cycle and internal and external reporting of the Company. This individual will manage the month end responsibilities of the Company, including but not limited to; recording general and administrative expenses, accruals, retail transactions, and performing related account reconciliations and variance analysis. The position will take ownership for SoulCycle Corporate P&L’s; presenting monthly variance analysis to FP&A and wider stakeholders. The position will review and provide feedback to staff accountants for relevant journal entries and related account reconciliations.  

The candidate will be able to develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with all levels in the Company and cross-functional departments such as Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Retail. Qualified candidates will bring a strong knowledge of GAAP, willingness to learn, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. 

This position will report directly to the Manager of Accounting at the Company’s corporate office. 

Responsibilities  

• Manage the month-end close process including the recording of retail transactions, club & corporate expenses, and accruals to the general ledger. 

• Support the transactions and fluctuations of the P&L accounts with robust variance analysis 

• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and provide analytical commentary on fluctuations 

• Review journal entries and provide guidance and training to staff accountants 

• Prepare various schedules, memos, and supporting documentation for the external audit 

• Able to work and partner effectively with other departments, such as Accounts Payable, Retail, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Tax. 

• Prepare analysis and internal reporting for FP&A and assist with budget inputs 

• Research and implement strategic based processes to improve accounting and month-end close responsibilities 

• Work in partnership with and provide support for senior team members on other various financial and operating analyses and ad hoc projects 

• Will work directly with several CPAs, so will have opportunity to gain experience hours if a CPA candidate.