General Ledger Accountant

Bob's Discount Furniture; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Bob's Discount Furniture, a fast-growing omni-channel retailer, seeks a General Ledger Accountant to lead monthly close, prepare journal entries, and perform account reconciliations alongside the GL team and business partners.

You will contribute to financial reporting, asset accounting, and internal controls, with exposure to SAP/Oracle Cloud, fixed assets, and cross-functional collaboration. A bachelor’s degree in accounting and advanced Excel are required; CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Advanced Excel skills mandatory.
• Strong systems aptitude and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries with proper supporting documentation.
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Own daily banking and funding processes.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting and capital accounting.
• Support internal controls and external audits.
• Develop and distribute financial reports and analyses.
• Collaborate with GL team and business partners.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Fixed assets

Excel (Advanced)

Internal controls

Audit support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

SAP

Oracle Cloud

Reporting software

Job description

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.
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Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

$65,000 - $85,000