Sr Operations Accountant (Hybrid) Bolingbrook, IL bei S&S Activewear

JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION" 

ABOUT US 

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. 

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.   We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Senior Operations Accountant plays a pivotal role within the Company, providing accounting support to distribution centers and leadership. This role oversees accounting for key operational areas, including month-end close, internal controls, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Opportunities for growth include leadership roles such as Accounting Manager or specialization in areas like financial systems or financial reporting. All S&S Activewear employees must adhere to the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook.

Monday - Friday, Full-Time, Exempt 

Hybrid (Bolingbrook, IL) 

220 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Core Accounting Operations

• Prepare journal entries for operational areas such as inventory, vendor programs, and freight
• Prepare reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records
• Support financial statement audits and ensure compliance with standards
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial alignment
• Drive process improvements and support technology upgrades to enhance close efficiency
• Document policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas
• Assist the Accounting Manager with other duties as assigned

Freight & Logistics Cost Analysis

• Track and analyze freight and logistics costs to ensure accurate expense recognition
• Collaborate with transportation teams to validate carrier invoices and accruals

Inventory Accounting Oversight

• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions across systems
• Partner with warehouse and purchasing teams to resolve inventory discrepancies
• Ensure proper revenue and cost recognition for vendor programs
• Analyze inventory valuation and obsolescence reserves

Operational Metrics & Reporting

• Analyze financial statement variances and resolve discrepancies
• Develop and maintain operational KPIs and dashboards for finance leadership
• Provide insights on cost drivers and operational efficiency

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Advanced Excel skills including: -XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF statements and logical functions & Conditional formatting
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-changing, high-growth organization with frequent ad hoc requests
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to work across all levels of an organization
• Ability to overcome obstacles and adjust direction to achieve business objectives
• Curious mindset that proactively seeks understanding and feedback
• High personal integrity and strong work ethic
• Preferred Qualifications
• CPA is a plus
• Big Four and/or large US public company experience is a plus
• Experience in distribution-focused or private-equity backed companies is a plus
• Experience with Acumatica and/or OneStream is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. 

Working Environment

Currently, S&S has a remote work policy which provides for employees to be in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is subject to change based on business need. Position location: Bolingbrook, IL.This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.