Planet Fitness · Fargo, ND
Accountant II at Planet Fitness — Fargo, ND
Full-timeFargo, NDPosted 2026-07-16
Full job description
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
Job Title: Accountant II
Reports to: Controller
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, Baseline Fitness is a leading franchisee in
the Planet Fitness system with more than 130 locations across ten states. Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE:
PLNT), the franchisor, is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness
centers with more members than any other fitness brand and 2,900+ locations system-wide.
Baseline Fitness is looking for a highly motivated Accountant with 3+ years of experience to support
our tremendous organizational growth in a highly collaborative environment.
Job Summary
The Accountant II will assist the Controller in timely completion month-end and annual closing
processes, as well as perform financial analysis to improve business performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reports to: Controller
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, Baseline Fitness is a leading franchisee in
the Planet Fitness system with more than 130 locations across ten states. Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE:
PLNT), the franchisor, is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness
centers with more members than any other fitness brand and 2,900+ locations system-wide.
Baseline Fitness is looking for a highly motivated Accountant with 3+ years of experience to support
our tremendous organizational growth in a highly collaborative environment.
Job Summary
The Accountant II will assist the Controller in timely completion month-end and annual closing
processes, as well as perform financial analysis to improve business performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Take a lead role in reviewing/entering and approving journal entries across multiple entities
- Ensure company standards and policies are adhered to across accounting functions
- Prepare various balance sheet account reconciliations, analyze monthly activity and validate balances.
- Prepare and present financials monthly to regional managers and department heads.
- Assist Controller, CFO and CEO in preparation of financial analysis, as well as internal and external reporting as needed
- Assist with preparation of audit schedules and responding to audit requests.
- Assist in special projects and other miscellaneous assignments as needed
- Provide recommendations to improve month end processes, financial controls, forecasting and general analytics
Qualifications/ Requirements
- 3+ years related professional experience in an accounting/finance environment
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- General accounting experience as well as a solid understanding of GAAP, including past work with account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and account analysis
- Motivated individual able to meet tight deadlines on a monthly basis with a desire to attain team objectives
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of NetSuite preferred but not required.
- Proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities