Purpose
The Senior Accountant is responsible for in-depth analysis and recording of accounting topics that require experience and knowledge to find solutions and ensure the integrity of the financial records. This role will primarily concentrate on the Direct To Consumer (DTC) business within the US operations and will act as an interlink between Global Business Shared Services teams and various business and finance functions in the US.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close.
- Assist in the preparation of external audit requests and annual internal tax package reporting.
- Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations with analysis to ensure the Company’s financial records are accurate.
- Support accurate, on-time results reporting to Group Accounting.
- Provide accounting perspective and assistance on IT and business development projects.
- Identify, implement, and support process improvements in areas of responsibility and at the team level.
- Collaborate with Global Business Shared Services and Local Accounting on ad hoc accounting projects.
- Develop process guides for defined areas to ensure standardized execution of tasks.
- Provide accounting expertise and support to other business and finance functions in the US.
- Support the sales and margin area on ad hoc projects and requests.
- Support the DTC sales and margin area and business partners and GBS.
- Support the DTC inventory area on ad hoc projects and requests.
Key Relationships
- Global Business Shared Services
- Financial Planning and Reporting
- Internal and External Auditors
- Tax Team
- eCom and Retail commercial finance teams
- IT Team
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Adaptable, flexible, and able to deal with ambiguity in an ever-changing environment.
- Deadline-driven, results-oriented, highly responsible, and accountable.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to demonstrate strong initiative.
- High integrity, strong ethics, organizational skills, detail orientation, and accuracy.
- Good problem-solving, decision-making, time-management, and priority-setting skills.
- Strong accounting and analytical skills.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 3+ years’ experience in Accounting or Finance.
- Familiarity with SAP and other relevant adidas accounting systems preferred.
Benefits and Work Policy
adidas offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, education assistance, paid parental leave, paid holidays, flexible time off, and annual bonus opportunities.
This position follows a hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Friday. The working location is Portland, OR.
adidas provides reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment and interview process.
Culture
adidas fosters an athlete’s mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core parts of its culture and talent processes.