Staff Accountant

Company: AEG- Corporate
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

About the CompanyAEG Vision ("AEG") is the market-leading manager of full-scope optometry practices throughout the country. The optometry practices under management maintain the local brand, practice staff, store associates, and patients, while AEG invests in medical equipment, technology, infrastructure, and the team in order to elevate the patient experience. AEG's core purpose is to "improve the health of our community by helping our neighbors see better and look their best, one patient at a time." We are assembling a team of experienced industry professionals to help build AEG into the best place to work and ensure that each patient of the practices under management has an outstanding patient experience.About the JobThe role reports directly to the Assistant Controller and has primary responsibility for inventory/cost of goods sold accounting and preparation of regulatory/compliance filings (e.g., property tax filings). This position provides a great growth opportunity for the right individual who will be able to accept additional responsibilities as AEG completes future acquisitions. Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead the accounting for inventory/cost of goods sold and interface with Operations related to periodic inventory counts at retail locationsPrepare regulatory/compliance filings (e.g., property tax filings) for review prior to submissionTrack and monitor regulatory/compliance filings to ensure timely filingPrepare worksheets for the year end audit and tax workpapersAssist in internal control documentation and policy implementationIdentify process improvement opportunities as it relates to the job roles area of responsibilityComplete month-end close activities in line with the preparation and review of journal entries in accordance with US GAAPPrepare ad-hoc financial reporting functions such as sales tax reporting, etc.Prepare account analysis and reconciliations for balance sheet accountsCommunicate/work with other Corporate departments to research reconciling itemsMaintain accurate, timely and well organized computer and paper files and supporting documentation for areas of responsibilityUtilize systems, policies and procedures to promote appropriate internal controls, best practices and efficient and cost-effective processesCross-train with other designated financial areas for development of people and department. Serve as a cross-functional back-up when neededAssist the Assistant Controller with projects as neededQualificationsUndergraduate degree (B.S. or equivalent) in AccountingMinimum of 2 years progressive accounting experienceAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups and handling large amounts of data) requiredMust be comfortable working in a high volume, data-intensive environment'Experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV a plusProficient in Microsoft Office Professional Series (Excel, Word and Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn and use job-specific computer programsStrong organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environmentStrong communications, interpersonal and problem-solving skillsAbility to gather facts, analyze problems in depth and break down into componentsAbility to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional mannerAbility to work with employees at all levels of the organization promptly and professionallyPersonable, helpful, enthusiastic, creative, project a positive attitude and be a team leader and playerHigh integrity and work ethicBenefits401(k) with MatchMedical/Dental/Life/STD/LTDVision Service PlanEmployee Vision Discount ProgramHSA/FSAPTOPaid HolidaysBenefits applicable to full Time Employees onlyPhysical DemandsThis position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-timeEducation RequirementsHigh School or EquivalentTravel RequirementsNegligiblePractice NameAEG- CorporateWork LocationHybridPDN-990b15d0-171b-4a63-8cff-541fc395745d

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