Lease Accountant - PetSmart

Our Finance team ensure we are accountable and on track to company strategies. Their responsibilities include forecasting, in-season management, and analysis across business units. From sales and margin to operations and expenses, our Finance team provides consistent, accurate information to cross-functional partners to support PetSmart's growth initiatives.

Hybrid Position:

This position may be considered Hybrid based on PetSmart’s FlexSmart policy and business needs. A Hybrid work arrangement is considered to be a blend of onsite and remote work activity. Associates with a Hybrid work arrangement have a work space at Phoenix Home Office and can be required to come onsite between 3-5 days a week as determined by leadership and based on business needs.

In this position, you will be working with a highly motivated and highly collaborative team of 4 and every day is a new challenge.  You will be exposed to many different facets of the PetSmart Accounting and Finance team, with excellent opportunities to grow your skills and career.  This role is responsible for accounting and forecasting lease related costs.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews leases and determines appropriate lease classification in accordance with ASC 842
• Prepares journal entries (with supporting calculations and schedules) and accruals for assigned occupancy accounts.
• Reconciles account balances to ensure accuracy and completeness of balances
• Prepares annual plan and forecast updates for assigned accounts and provides explanations for variances from plan and prior year
• Provides balance sheet year over year variance explanations
• Prepares various footnote disclosures
• Prepares policies and procedures, as needed
• Responds to audit requests

 EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 2+ years accounting experience
• Current Certified Public Accountant (or in process) a plus

At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share.  These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• “Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
• Learn more about #LifeAtPetSmart here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
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• Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/
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PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.