Staff Accountant

Description

Town & Country Living is a global leader in home décor, textiles, and design. Our expanded family includes Home Dynamix and Amalgamated Textiles, providing more than 60 years of combined experience in the home décor industry. The combination of all three companies together brings unmatched expertise and excellence in sales, design, development, sourcing, supply chain efficiencies, customer service, and e-commerce fulfillment. With our company’s diverse multi-product assortment across all home categories, we can provide excellent offerings and service to our retail partners while responding quickly to the ever-changing needs of the marketplace.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for conducting accounting and reporting activities. These activities will be done with timeliness and accuracy to control the organizations' financial resources, ensure that it complies with all relevant accounting principles and provides exceptional decision support to senior management. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing the monthly accounting close, preparing financial statements, and contributing to month end and year end reporting packages.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly close processes

· Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts

· Meeting processing and reporting deadlines

· Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits

· Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential

· Other activities and special projects as assigned

Requirements

  QUALIFICATIONS

· Strong analytical skills with a focus on details and accuracy 

· Maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment and continuously evolve to meet changing business needs

· A quick learner with a strong professional curiosity and exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment and display strong organizational, time management and project management skills

· Highly self-motivated with the ability to remain focused and work with limited supervision, perform well under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and successfully meet deadlines

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred but not required

· Experience in Consumer Goods and/or retail preferred but not required

· 1-3 years of related experience

· Advanced technology skills with experience with Excel and ERP systems

· Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 

· Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite is a plus