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Fleet Feet

Staff Accountant

Fleet Feet, Carrboro, North Carolina, United States, 27510

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Overview

Fleet Feet is seeking a

proactive and detail-oriented Staff Accountant

to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role will manage the

accounts receivable function

and provide support for general ledger processes. The Staff Accountant will work cross-functionally with leaders across the organization to ensure financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, evolving organization while supporting the financial operations of the nation’s largest running retailer. This is a hybrid position with expectations to work 3 days per week in the corporate office in Carrboro, NC. Apply now

and help us inspire the runner in everyone. Responsibilities

Manage accounts receivable processes, including billing, collections, and reconciliation. Handle invoicing activities (primarily franchisee and vendor management billings). Monitor and apply daily incoming cash to customer accounts, reconciling against open balances. Deposit checks weekly and ensure accurate ERP postings. Initiate monthly ACH collections via bank portals. Monitor aging reports weekly, escalating issues in partnership with the Assistant Controller. Deliver monthly customer statements to support collections. Report customer open balances internally each month. Build strong relationships with internal partners and external customers. Conduct regular audits of customer-reported activity to ensure accuracy. Respond to daily inquiries from the accounts receivable group inbox. Collaborate with retail operations for invoicing market-level accounts receivable. Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and controls to drive efficiency and safeguard assets. General Ledger

Prepare rollforward schedules and balance support for AR and other assigned accounts. Manage franchise fee amortization schedules and corresponding journal entries. Prepare monthly accruals for franchise royalties and vendor management revenue. Work with Accounts Payable to apply credit memos and prepare intercompany journals. Support the annual financial statement audit as needed. Assist with additional general ledger responsibilities as required by the Assistant Controller. Minimum 2 years of experience in an accounting/finance role (CPA license a plus). Experience with account reconciliations. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (ability to build and maintain spreadsheets). Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Capable of meeting deadlines, including month-end close requirements. NetSuite experience is a plus. Additional

Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time

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