This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description YEB is looking for a highly-motivated, experienced Senior Accountant. As the right-hand to the BU Controller for SafeSplash Swim Schools, this will be a highly visible position within the YEB accounting shared service organization with interactions across various departments and the opportunity to make a significant impact. To be successful in this role, the Senior Accountant should possess the ability to conduct a wide variety of intricate and complex accounting duties and projects and professionally team with multiple stakeholders and business partners. An ideal candidate would not only be a self-starter who is driven to learn and add value quickly but also should be savvy in Excel, have excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal skills, and the ability to create and maintain a team-oriented environment. The Senior Accountant should also possess the ability to timely meet deadlines in completing assignments and have strong integrity and ethics as well as the ability to review and analyze current processes for potential improvements. This position is responsible for and will own the financials for the corporate entities within the business unit, including general ledger management and reconciliations as well as income statement and balance sheet preparation and analysis. This role will also assist the YEB Accounting Group with other strategic projects and tasks as needed. This role is for a self-motivated, reliable individual, who, by ensuring financial integrity and promoting financial transparency, will contribute to the rapid growth and success of the company. Key Responsibilities - General Ledger - Apply a broad knowledge of advanced accounting methods and procedures. - Review, evaluate, and implement accounting systems, policies, and procedures. - Assist in the creation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures manuals and other documentation as needed. - Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies across the organization, mitigating financial risks and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. - Support monthly and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries and accruals, as well as balance sheet account reconciliations. - Ensure an accurate, GAAP compliant and timely monthly financial close. - Research variances to expectation and perform accounting error root cause analysis. - Escalate any material risk to the financial statements to the appropriate leaders. - Financial Reporting & Compliance - Prepare and present financial statements and related reports including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports, budgets, and trend variance analysis. - Provide management with timely and detailed analysis of the organization’s financial status and progress. - Assist in the annual budgeting process and prepare actual vs budget reports. - Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries. - Assist in the research and processing of compliance documentation with local, state, and federal business filing and tax reporting regulations. - Keep abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting. - Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential. - Process Improvement - Drive process improvements. - Identify and lead innovative activities to enhance systems and processes. - Collaborate with IT, consultants, and other departments to enhance system functionality and assist in accounting and finance system integrations and automation. - Research and resolve discrepancies related to accounting data integrations and sync issues. - Perform other ad hoc accounting duties or projects as requested. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance or equivalent required. - A master’s degree and/or CPA or CMA certification are strongly preferred. - Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years at a senior accountant level. - Preference given to candidates with operational accounting experience in companies with $50M-$100M in Revenue. - Experience in franchise business preferred but not required. - Working knowledge of financial reporting. - Proven ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively across departments and influence decision-making and task execution across the organization. - Strong and proven organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. - Demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks and projects while maintaining high levels of enthusiasm, accuracy and attention to detail. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal direction and within a remote/hybrid environment. - Proficient in MS Office, advanced user of Excel. - Experience with NetSuite highly desired; experience with Concur/Ramp, Tipalti, and Power-BI are a plus. Personal Characteristics - Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures to improve efficiency. - Problem-Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. - Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; contributes to building a positive team spirit. - Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition. - Cost Consciousness: Develops and implements cost-saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources. - Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment. - Project Management: Develops project plans/action steps; coordinates project tasks and timelines; completes projects on time and budget.

• As a key member of the Finance team, the Accountant will be responsible for managing and overseeing the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions. • This role will also play a critical part in cash flow management, weekly forecasting activities, intercompany reconciliations, and supporting both internal and external audit and tax processes. • Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices • Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice discrepancies • Maintain accurate AP records and files • Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures • Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables • Apply customer payments accurately • Maintain accurate AR records and files • Initiate collections activities • Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures • Monitor weekly cash balances • Preparing cash flow forecasts • Identify and report on cash flow variances • Recommend strategies to improve cash flow • Participate in weekly forecasting activities • Analyze financial data to support forecasting accuracy • Assist in the preparation of forecast reports • Performing bank reconciliations • Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, i.e. prepare journal entries as needed • Assist in the preparation and analysis of management reports post month-end closing • Performing monthly intercompany account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of intercompany transactions • Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies in a timely manner • Coordinate with other departments and regional entities to resolve reconciliation issues • Prepare and maintain intercompany reconciliation documentation • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including variance analysis • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules • Provide insightful commentary and explanations for financial results • Assist in the development and improvement of management reporting processes • Assist with internal and external audit requests • Prepare schedules and documentation for auditors • Assist with statutory, tax and regulatory compliance matters, i.e. tax preparation and filing, e-invoice submission, etc. • Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as needed • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures • Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail • Contribute to process improvements within the finance department.

• Provide advanced accounting support by performing a variety of accounting duties involving account reconciliations, account analysis, and journal entries for general ledger adjustments. • Ensure compliance with GAAP and FAR applicable standards, Country Statutes and Company policies. • Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, reconciling, consolidating, and entering transactions and maintenance of supporting schedules. • Prepares and records assets, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account and transaction information. • Support the Period End, Quarterly and Year End closing and reporting of the Accounts. • Support and improve the system of Internal Controls. • Maintain account reconciliations and resolve differences between supporting documentation and the account. • Analyze and report on accounting variances. • Interface with management, colleagues, auditors, tax advisors regarding accounting reports and analysis. • Perform research on various accounting topics, as needed. • Develop work instructions for new processes; review and maintain all work instructions as needed. • Demonstrate proper discretion in dealing with sensitive and highly confidential information. • Review the work of Accountants and guide other staff by knowledge sharing and answering questions. • Provide backup support for other accounting team members.

• Manage everyday accounting operations under Latvian regulatory requirements (VASP/EMI framework). • Handle general ledger postings, expense recognition, and at the later date intercompany transactions. • Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns, payroll entries, and management reports. • Support preparation of audited financial statements and coordination with external auditors and tax advisors. • Take part in deploying our next generation cloud ERP system. • Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data inside banking, crypto custody, and payment systems. • Collaborate closely with our finance, compliance, and product teams to align financial data flows with regulatory requirements.