Senior Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the role is to be responsible for maintaining the general accounting functions, analyzing financial data, and reporting, to ensure the organization operates efficiently. This includes but is not limited to monthly, quarterly and annual accounting tasks such as journals, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, forecasts and budgets, and recommending financial actions. This is a hands‑on, largely self‑managed role that works alongside our US General Manager and local Sales, Technical Support, Warehousing, Dispatch teams & is supported by an offshore data processing team.

You’ll be part of a collaborative global finance team, with regular contact and steady support from colleagues in Australian and the Philippines offices.

LOCATION: In‑office position based at Lexington, KY

• Forecasting
  • Provide a weekly cash report to the Sydney Finance Team (others as required) of the 26‑week cash outlook
  • Be proactive in ensuring the greatest accuracy possible, for example:
    • Keeping up to date with purchase orders movements & drop date estimates
    • Maintain an understanding of the cyclical movements for all categories
    • Seek information regarding upcoming events, for example bonuses & capex requirements
    • Review estimates against actual with the view of reducing future variances
    • Maintain an understanding of cyclical movements & be aware of future expectations
    • Initiate & drive Event P&L estimates, populate with actual data, & provide variance analysis to the onsite US GM & AU Marketing Manager
• Cash Management
  • Backup & assist in the allocation of bank transactions accurately into categories daily
  • Manage intercompany bank balances efficiently, ensuring regular transfers to Australia whilst maintaining minimal subsidiary balances & the Transfer reconciliation
  • Manage Credit Card allocation, limits, & ensure receipts are provided
• Accounts Payable
  • Backup for AP personnel as required
  • Liaise with other departments with regards to urgent payments
  • Response to internal & external queries
  • Prepare vendor credit applications
• Accounts Receivable
  • Backup for AR personnel as required
  • Liaise with other departments as required
  • Backup for payment allocation as required
• General Accounting
  • Daily bank & monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Generate month‑end/year‑end reports & GL reconciliations
  • Post journals prepared by Payroll/HR
  • Ensure payroll withholding tax & other statutory for US are paid on time
  • Manage intercompany related activities & reconciliations
  • Post required journals & fix incorrect posting
  • Recording accruals & prepayments
  • Review & analyze Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss accounts
  • Maintaining the Asset Register & associated entries
  • Ensure the accuracy of data entry
  • Provide information requested by auditors in a timely manner
  • Process employee reimbursements
  • Work closely with the Australian & Philippines teams
• Taxes
  • Proven experience using Avalara for multi‑state US tax compliance
  • Maintain Exemption Certificates.
  • Preparation & filing of 1099 Forms
  • Working with CPA firms as required
  • A general understanding of all other Business Tax requirements
  • Preparation of State Taxes within Avalara & other Taxes as required, including but not limited to:
    • State Income Tax
    • Sales & Use Tax
    • Property Taxes
    • Nexus Rules & creating
• Other Ad‑hoc
  • Backup for/assists Financial Controller for month‑end
  • Work within given deadlines
  • Purchasing & maintaining the supply of snacks, soda, cleaning & other general office requirements
  • Management of general office agreements & contracts
  • Collating employee expense claims for approval
  • Maintain a constant awareness of areas for Improvement
  • Other ad‑hoc duties as required

• 5+ years working as an accountant
• Bachelor of Accounting or Diploma of Accounting preferred
• The ability to prepare, interpret & translate financial statements & insights
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles & practices
• Knowledge of business operations & practices
• Proficiency in accounting software (Netsuite preferred)
• Understanding of local government & statutory requirements
• Commitment to continued learning
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft (Excel & Outlook)
• A thorough understanding of State Sales & Use Taxes
• Detailed Experience in working with Tax systems (Avalara preferred)

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance as of Day One
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Up to 10 Paid Company Holidays

Race Winning Brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.