Sr Operations Accountant - Fixed Assets

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, multibillion dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.

Today, we continue to strive to be the apparel distributor of choice by inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers, anchored in our commitment to Lead with Respect, Never Settle, Own the Outcome, Win Together, and the belief that Innovation Powers Our Hustle. These values guide how we serve, how we collaborate and how we continuously improve, ensuring we deliver on our promise of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Senior Operations Accountant is a key contributor to the Company’s operations accounting function, partnering closely with distribution centers and leadership to support accurate financial reporting and informed decision-making. This role is responsible for executing the month-end close across multiple entities, maintaining strong internal controls, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.

This position requires a high level of ownership and curiosity, with a focus on understanding underlying activity, identifying opportunities for improvement, and delivering insights that enhance operational efficiency and business performance.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, Full-Time, Exempt 

Hybrid (Bolingbrook, IL) 

Address: 220 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Own assigned accounting areas, including developing a deep understanding of underlying activity, maintaining organized and accurate records, reviewing account balances, and ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Execute timely month-end close activities across operational areas (e.g., fixed assets, leases, inventory, payroll, and warehouse expenses), including preparing and reviewing journal entries (accruals, reclasses) and completing account reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances, proactively driving resolution of discrepancies and aged or unusual items
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of the close process
• Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to gather information, strengthen processes, and maintain effective internal controls
• Take an active role in improving accounting processes within operations, with a particular focus on enhancing fixed asset and capital expenditure tracking and accuracy
• Assist with financial statement audits, technical accounting research, and the implementation and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
• Support special projects, system enhancements, and other initiatives aimed at scaling the accounting function in a high-growth environment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUP, pivot tables, nested formulas, logical functions, conditional formatting)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate and resolve issues
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable and able to navigate a high-growth environment with shifting priorities and ad hoc requests
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• High level of integrity and strong work ethic

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

• CPA or progress toward certification
• Experience with Big Four and/or a large U.S. public company
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or private equity-backed environments
• Experience with ERP and financial systems such as Acumatica, Workday, or OneStream
• Experience with fixed asset and capital accounting, including capital project tracking and process improvement

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.