General Ledger Accountant

About this role

The General Ledger Accountant will play a vital role in delivering accurate fiscal results for a fast-growing furniture retailer located in Manchester, CT. The GL Accountant is a key part of the finance group and an important partner supporting business operations. This role will allow for exposure to many different areas of the business and partnerships with the full GL team as well as some business operators. The GL Accountant will be responsible for monthly close activities as well as a variety of analyses and mid-month functions to support business activities. We are helping to drive decision-making in a growing business, and we are always looking for new and better ways to perform our functions.

What You'll Bring to Bob's At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences that each candidate brings. Success is driven by accounting expertise, analytical thinking, collaboration, customer focus, and ownership.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the GL team and business partners to ensure that the financial results are completed in an accurate and timely manner • Preparation and posting of properly supported journal entries and monthly account reconciliations • Daily banking and funding process ownership • Key player in our fixed asset accounting system administration and capital accounting • Report development and distribution • Partner with the GL team to support internal needs, and also to gain exposure to departments outside of GL • Opportunity for departmental ownership including direct relationship with business partners and their P&L results • Help to drive an efficient fiscal close including identification and implementation of process improvements • External audit support • Assist with controls compliance by ensuring that accounting procedures are consistent with a strong control environment • Data and results analysis and tie out • Ad-hoc projects as required

Key Skills for Success Core Competencies & Expertise:

• General ledger accounting • Month-end close • Journal entries & reconciliations • Financial reporting & analysis • Fixed assets • Banking & cash management • Internal controls & audit support • Process improvement • Advanced Excel • Communication & collaboration

Preferred Competencies & Skills:

• CPA • SAP/Oracle Cloud • Retail/manufacturing experience • SOX knowledge • Reporting software Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting • High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills • High degree of aptitude for systems • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Analytical and investigative mindset and skills • Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Certified Public Accountant • Experience with fixed asset accounting • Experience using reporting software or writing reports • SAP and Oracle Cloud exposure/skills are a plus • Manufacturing/retail environment experience • Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and budget analyses • Knowledge and experience of SOX control environment

Who We Are At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

How We Will Support Your Success Competitive benefits, PTO, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and career development. Our Culture & Core Values Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting; advanced Excel; strong systems aptitude; analytical mindset; strong communication; ability to manage multiple priorities. Physical Demands None. Diversity is a Core Value at Bob’s At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or are part of the Bob’s team, you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are.

We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.

It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected status. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@mybobs.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only.

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities: $55,000 - $70,000   It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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