Senior Accountant - Camping World

Camping World Holdings, Inc is America’s largest retailer of recreational vehicles (“RVs”) and related products and services. Our vision is to build a long-term legacy business that makes RVing fun and easy, and our Camping World and Good Sam brands have been serving RV consumers since 1966. We strive to build long-term value for our customers, employees, and shareholders by combining a unique and comprehensive assortment of RV products and services with a national network of RV dealerships, service centers and customer support centers along with the industry’s most extensive online presence and a highly trained and knowledgeable team of associates serving our customers, the RV lifestyle, and the communities in which we operate. Our Good Sam organization and family of programs and services uniquely enable us to connect with our customers as stewards of the RV lifestyle.



Camping World is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for our Good Sam business, based at our Chicago, IL Corporate Office. Reporting directly to the business Assistant Controller of Good Sam, the Senior Accountant provides support and assistance to the accounting team by performing routine and project-based accounting assignments, moderately difficult in nature, requiring a broad knowledge of accounting theory and principles. The Senior Accountant provides support in finance related areas, development and improvement of processes, and compliance with regulatory and internal policies, rules, and standards.

The ideal candidate will possess accounting and reporting experience and will play a key role in process improvement and development. We are seeking a proactive professional with exceptional communication and organizational skills.



Roles and Responsibilities:


* Responsible for assigned General Ledger accounts, activity and preparation of financial reports, including reconciliation and analysis of account activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
* Ensure deadlines for month-end close and financial reporting requirements are met and all accounting and reporting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP.
* Work closely with other team members to analyze and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
* Prepare complex journal entries and maintain supporting files and documentation.
* Ensure IT expense recorded to the general ledger, both for capital expense as well as operating expense, is accurate and complete.
* Reconcile related party and intercompany accounts.
* Review vendor invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding and accrue when necessary.
* Provide financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget/forecast.
* Perform moderately complex work requiring independent judgement and practical application of accounting standards.
* Analyze financial data and provide insights to management for decision-making purposes.
* Enhance and streamline daily as well as month-end accounting processes, as needed.
* Collaborate with the Assistant Controller and CFO to develop processes and controls to ensure clean and accurate financial reporting.
* Provide support for accounting projects and financial system implementations.
* Provide support to auditors, as required.

Qualifications:


* 3 years of accounting experience.
* Prior experience at a Big 4 or regional firm is advantageous.
* Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting or a related field.
* CPA or MBA is a plus.
* Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
* Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to use problem solving skills and be a “go-getter”.
* Effective communication skills for team members across all levels of the organization.
* Proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* Willingness to travel to LA office, as needed.

What we offer:


* Competitive salary.
* Supportive, dynamic, and flexible working environment.
* Diverse opportunities for career growth within the organization.
* A chance to make your mark in shaping a growing organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled