Staff Accountant

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An empty treadmill isn’t compelling, but once someone steps on it, the stories are limitless. Our goal is to connect people emotionally to their fitness journey. We are a global team coming from different cultures and backgrounds with a shared passion to achieve and live our mission of inspiring healthier lives.

 

Inspire. Innovate. Make an impact and join our team!

 

The Staff Accountant will have a strong focus on supporting the month-end close process along with other efforts that support financial and management reporting. A successful candidate will need to be a self-starter who will take the initiative to proactively identify and resolve challenges.

 

Essential Functions

  • Participate in the monthly close process including preparing monthly journal entries and updating monthly labor reports
  • Maintain accrual and amortization schedules (Accrued Expenses, Prepaids, Rebates, etc.) on a monthly basis
  • Perform monthly reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts
  • Assist in completing monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules for Financial Reporting and Tax Department
  • Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
  • Provide recommendations for improving processes and financial efficiency
  • Work with other departments to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
  • Interact with auditors in the examination of financial and tax related data, reports, and forms
  • Assist with documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

 

Knowledge, skills, abilities

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business-related field
  • 1-2 years of accounting experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A desire to learn, a strong intellectual curiosity and a positive attitude
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated and a team player
  • Ability to manage time efficiently in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
  • Oracle knowledge a plus

 

 

Want to take the next step in your career?

 

Life Fitness takes pride in our talented employees and believe in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits and unleash your potential.

 

If you feel the open position you see is right for you, we invite you to apply.

 

Learn more about us here.

 

Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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Location

Life Fitness Rosemont is home to our global corporate headquarters and equipped with workstations and collaboration spaces as well as a newly redesigned fitness center with all Life Fitness equipment.

An Insider's view of Life Fitness

What projects are you most excited about?

Life Fitness On Demand is a digital library of instructor-led classes streamed on our app and cardio equipment. Collaborating with the brightest minds at Life Fitness, I've led and seen it grow from conceptualization to product launch. I am excited as we continue to enhance the in-workout user experience and integrate new technologies.

Arturo

Director, Product Development

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

I’m proud to say that my career has shown consistent progression over the last two decades. In college, I began my journey as a part-time office admin and am now one of our IT leaders. I held various analyst roles within the business and IT. My growth has been truly influenced by some amazing leaders who saw my potential and supported me.

Deanna

Director, Business Solutions

What are Life Fitness Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Life Fitness provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes summer hours, flexible start and end times.
Remote work program
Our remote work program includes work from home and the ability to work remotely on occasion as needed.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Fitness employees have access to an FSA
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life Fitness' health insurance policy covers some out of pocket expenses.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Life Fitness offers team fitness initiatives including in-office yoga, in-office fitness classes, and sponsored race teams.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
Life Fitness sponsors family oriented events annually.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Onsite office parking
We offer employees free on-site garage parking.
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Free onsite gym at all office locations.
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Life Fitness hosts lunch and learn meetings on occasion.
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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