General Ledger Accountant

Room & Board; Golden Valley (MN); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

401(k) match

Profit-sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Room & Board in Golden Valley, MN seeks a General Ledger Accountant to own financial reporting, month-end close, and balance sheet forecasting within a collaborative Finance team. The role partners with HR, IT, and Brand to deliver forecasting insights that drive informed decisions.

Candidates should have a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance with 3+ years of GAAP experience, ERP exposure (SAP/Oracle), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful business insights.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and communicating financial information in a clear, actionable way.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar financial systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A collaborative, curious, and self-directed mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting and month-end close. Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting while ensuring accurate and timely month-end close activities in accordance with GAAP.
• Partner with the business. Support Human Resources, Information Technology, and Brand by providing financial analysis, forecasting, and insights that help leaders make informed business decisions.
• Drive planning and financial analysis. Own balance sheet forecasting, monthly accruals, P&L forecasting for Central functions, cost analysis, and variance reporting to improve financial visibility and business performance.
• Improve financial processes. Lead and support projects that strengthen accounting workflows, internal controls, and financial processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Support operational excellence. Monitor banking, payroll, benefits, and cash-related controls while contributing to annual planning, year-end activities, and special projects that support the continued growth of our business.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analytics

Business partnership

Excel proficiency

Collaboration

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Help Drive Better Business Decisions Through Financial Insight, Partnership, and Continuous Improvement.

At Room & Board, strong financial stewardship helps us invest in our people, grow our business, and create exceptional experiences for our customers. Behind every strategic decision is accurate financial information, thoughtful analysis, and trusted business partnerships.

As our General Ledger Accountant, you'll go beyond traditional month-end close activities to make a meaningful impact across the organization. You'll join a collaborative Finance team that values curiosity, initiative, and strong business partnerships.

This is an opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with financial analysis and business partnership. You'll own balance sheet forecasting and reconciliations, monthly accruals, Central function P&L forecasting, payroll account analysis, banking relationships, and cost analysis that help leaders make informed decisions. If you're a self-starter who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and partnering across the business, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow and make an impact here.

Why Room & Board?

As a 100% employee-owned company, every eligible staff member shares in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Ownership isn't just part of our benefits—it shapes how we work together. As employee owners, we think long-term, support one another, and take pride in creating exceptional experiences for our customers and each other.

Here, you'll join a collaborative culture where your ideas matter, your work has a direct impact, and your contributions help strengthen our people, our business, and the communities we serve.

Location:

4600 Olson Memorial Highway

Golden Valley, MN 55422

This role is hybrid, working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office. Please note: We are not considering remote candidates for this position.

You will share your talents as a General Ledger Accountant in the following ways:

• Own financial reporting and month-end close. Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting while ensuring accurate and timely month-end close activities in accordance with GAAP.
• Partner with the business. Support Human Resources, Information Technology, and Brand by providing financial analysis, forecasting, and insights that help leaders make informed business decisions.
• Drive planning and financial analysis. Own balance sheet forecasting, monthly accruals, P&L forecasting for Central functions, cost analysis, and variance reporting to improve financial visibility and business performance.
• Improve financial processes. Lead and support projects that strengthen accounting workflows, internal controls, and financial processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Support operational excellence. Monitor banking, payroll, benefits, and cash-related controls while contributing to annual planning, year-end activities, and special projects that support the continued growth of our business.

You will bring the following experiences & qualifications as a General Ledger Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful business insights.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and communicating financial information in a clear, actionable way.
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar financial systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A collaborative, curious, and self-directed mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire.

What you’ll find working here as a General Ledger Accountant:

• Salary: $83,500 - $105,000 / yr., depending on experience
• Benefits that focus on holistic well-being.The whole person matters, not just the one who shows up for work. That’s why we invest in holistic well-being that supports and encourages you to live a full life. Besides a competitive paycheck, we offer benefits to help you thrive in every aspect of life. That includes three weeks of paid vacation, a generous 401(k) match, profit-sharing and more. As a 100% employee-owned company, staff members working 1,000 hours or more in a 12-month period are eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This plan acts as an additional Retirement Savings Plan fully funded by Room & Board
• Meaningful work. We create a meaningful work experience by empowering everyone to contribute, taking pride in everything we do, and making the world sustainable, inclusive and beautiful.
• A culture of respect. We sustain a culture of respect by relying on our shared values, building supportive and kind teams, and ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated.

To view our benefits in detail and to learn more about our culture, please visit: https://www.roomandboard.com/careers

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled; there is no specified deadline.

Room & Board is a modern furniture and home decor retailer committed to creating beautiful, well-made products while providing exceptional customer service. Our mission is to help people create homes they love through timeless designs, sustainable practices, and a focus on quality craftsmanship. To learn more about our company, please visit https://www.roomandboard.com

Room & Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or staff member on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants and staff members based on any protected category, characteristic or status. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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