Staff Accountant - Equinox Fitness

  • Full-time

Company Description

OUR STORY

We are a company with integrated luxury and lifestyle offerings centered on Movement, Nutrition and Regeneration. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, Blink, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle, Furthermore, and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Within our portfolio of brands, we have more than 200 locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, & Vancouver. 

OUR CODE

We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results.  We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.

Job Description

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for all payroll entries, overhead expenses, capital lease accounting and assisting with retail for all US and Canada Equinox clubs, and select Equinox branded studios.  This individual will also assist on ad hoc projects, research and analysis as they arise.

The candidate will be able to develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with all levels in the Company. This individual will be eager to learn, organized and possess excellent communication skills.
This position will report to our Senior Accountant at the Company’s corporate headquarters located at One Park Avenue.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform key functions in the monthly close process including:
    • Payroll entries, accruals and bank reconciliations
    • Overhead expenses and accruals
    • Capital lease accounting
    • Manage P&L for Project by Equinox
    • Revenue recording for other Equinox branded revenue streams using Mind Body Online
  • Responsible for 20-30 Equinox clubs and building rapport with club managers to assist with monthly P&L inquires and financial adjustments
  • Prepare analytics to assist users of the financial statements, when needed
  • Must be able to understand the intent and provide meaningful information to the users of the financial statements.
  • Respond to inquiries from supervisors on a timely basis
  • Able to work and partner effectively with other departments, such as Payroll, field level club management, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and Financial Reporting.
  • Will report directly to a CPA, so will have opportunity to gain experience hours if a CPA candidate
  • Responsible for preparing all KPMG auditor requests during quarterly reviews and year end audits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting with eligible units for CPA license completed
  • Recent Graduate or 1 year of experience in accounting, monthly close and preparation of various financial reports; Public Accounting experience a plus but not required.
  • CPA preferred (or actively pursuing CPA certification)
  • System knowledge of Hyperion, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Mind Body Online, Ultipro and Concur a plus
  • Self-motivated, proactive thinker with ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
  • Able to manage large volumes of data using excel to assist in review and analysis
  • Basic understanding of excel functions and formulas
  • Work both independently with limited supervision as well as in a team environment.
  • Able to handle pressure and short deadlines with a positive attitude
  • Exhibit willingness and ability to learn, adapt and improve the environment
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Proficient PC skills in the areas of integrated business system environments, and other basic office software, such as, spreadsheet, database and word-processing
  • Career-minded and goal-oriented person who is able to see challenges and adaptive to changes as an opportunity for future advancements

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • We offer competitive salary, benefits and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
  • Complimentary Club membership
  • 30- 50% discounts on all Equinox products and services including Personal Training, Private Pilates, Spa and Café’ services and Shop items

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States. 

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