Senior Accountant

For over 50 years KENT OUTDOORS has been the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a curated collection of industry-leading brands driven by the pure pursuit of adventure.

KENT Outdoors is a collection of brands all obsessively focused on building the most innovative and reliable equipment for use in our most revered natural playgrounds. We relentlessly dream, build, and offer products that empower the very best days outside. We're a collection of outdoor fanatics, product geeks, marketing mavens, and entrepreneurs all focused on pushing through boundaries, both on land, and in the water.

Holding true to our roots while evolving for the future, the family of KENT brands today includes Absolute Outdoors, Arctic Shield, Aquaglide, Arbor Snowboards, Barefoot International, BOTE, Connelly, FatSac, Freedom Foil, Full Throttle, HO Sports, Hyperlite, KENT, Liquid Force, Margaritaville, O'Brien, and Onyx.

Your Impact

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for financial accounting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, preparing financial reports, and an efficient month-end close process.

What You'll Do

• Participate in the daily operations of the accounting department including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, Inventory, and payroll. Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
• Participate in the month/quarter/year-end closing processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Work with the FP&A team to analyze financial data and provide recommendations to management regarding financial performance, budget variances, and cost controls.
• Assist in procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits and prepare necessary documentation.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve process efficiency and financial controls.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Stay up to date with industry changes, regulations, and best practices in accounting and finance.

What You've Accomplished

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, preferably in a senior role. Big 4 firm experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Dynamics365, QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

How You Thrive

You go "all out." You tend to approach everything you do with velocity. From your next exhilarating outdoor adventure to scaling meaningful peaks at work, you act with speed, direction, ethics, and forethought. Your efficiency is rooted in the knowledge that resources are not infinite. You are goal-oriented and focused on outcomes. When you see a challenge or obstacle to overcome, you jump in collaboratively to find a solution; team achievements should be celebrated more than individual performance. You are compelled to share your perspective because it is rooted in experience and synthesis thinking - you know that healthy debate yields better decisions. You are humble despite your impressive past accomplishments. Your communication style is honest and forthright, yet empathetic, with everyone.

KENT Outdoors is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.