Staff Accountant

At Home Group Inc.; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) W/ Employer Match

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Store Discount (25%)

Job summary

At Home in Coppell, TX is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the company's financial reporting, general ledger integrity, and technical accounting initiatives. This role prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual external reporting.

Under the Manager, you will assist with accounting research, audits, controls, and system improvements, with a focus on automation and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience; multi-unit or retail preferred.
• US GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Exposure to technical accounting research, audits, and internal controls.
• Large ERP experience preferred; CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring schedules and analyses for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Review data for accuracy, research variances, and assist in preparing statements under US GAAP.
• Record journal entries and prepare GL reconciliations with supporting documentation.
• Support accounting research, controls, and process improvements with automation focus.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Accounting Operations to resolve questions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

BPC

Excel

Job description

Job Description

WORK LOCATION DETAILS

Work Location: Home Office - Coppell, TX

Work Schedule: Hybrid

• Onsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
• Work from Home: Mondays and Fridays

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the company’s financial reporting function, the integrity of the general ledger and trial balance, various financial accounting functions, and technical accounting initiatives.

This role prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting schedules, and supporting analyses used in monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external reporting deliverables.

Working under the Manager’s direction, the Staff Accountant also supports technical accounting research, audit and internal control activities, system enhancements, and process improvements, including appropriate use of automation and AI-enabled tools.

This position requires strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills, and a proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently, collaborate across functions, meet deadlines, and promptly elevate complex or unusual matters.

Essential Functions

Financial Reporting

• Prepare recurring schedules and analyses that support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Review reporting data for accuracy and completeness and research routine variances or discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP.
• Maintain complete, organized reporting workpapers, supporting documentation, and recurring schedules.

General Ledger, Trial Balance & Month End Close

• Prepare and record assigned journal entries with complete supporting documentation.
• Prepare assigned general ledger account reconciliations and research reconciling items for timely resolution.
• Review assigned trial balance accounts for unusual activity or classification issues.
• Prepare variance explanations and elevate non-routine matters to the Manager.

Technical Accounting, Special Projects & Controls

• Assist with accounting research and new accounting guidance under the Manager's direction.
• Gather documentation, prepare supporting analyses, and draft technical accounting materials for review, including for assigned equity, compensation, and loyalty matters.
• Update accounting policies, procedures, process narratives, and other documentation as assigned.
• Prepare audit support, execute assigned controls, maintain supporting evidence, and follow up on routine open items.

Technology, Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Use SAP, BPC, Excel, and other reporting tools to prepare and validate accounting and financial reporting information.
• Identify repetitive or manual tasks and suggest opportunities for process improvement, automation, or appropriate use of AI-enabled tools.
• Assist with testing and documenting process or system changes and related controls.

Collaboration & Accountability

• Incorporate review feedback and keep the Manager informed of status, deadlines, and open items.
• Work with FP&A, Treasury, Accounting Operations, Tax, and other groups to obtain information, complete assigned processes, and resolve routine questions.
• Organize assigned work to manage priorities and meet established reporting deadlines.
• Support process improvements and the standardization of workpapers, controls, and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience in either industry or public accounting; experience with a multi-unit or retail business preferred
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting through public accounting and/or industry
• Exposure to technical accounting research, audits, and internal controls
• Large ERP experience preferred – either through public accounting audit work or industry
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work accurately with large data sets; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
• Comfort with evolving technologies, systems, and automation tools
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to explore, test, and adopt new tools, systems, and ways of working
• Sound judgment, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and willingness to elevate issues when appropriate

WORKING CONDITIONS

Home Office

• Must be able to remain stationary at a desktop workspace for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about an office environment.

OUR MISSION, VISION, VALUES

MISSION: We empower people to design their best life at home through style, quality, and everyday value.

VISION: To be the most loved home brand inspiring people to live beautifully every day.

Values

• Create and Inspire – Creativity and innovation inspire our customers and each other to do better and be better together.
• Win Together – Great teams are inclusive, collaborative, and high performing. Our best work and best experiences come from valuing every voice and working together to win.
• Do The Right Thing – Design it right, make it right, and always do it right – with integrity, transparency, and accountability for our customers, our team and community at large.
• Make It Better – Strive to continually learn and improve. Use data-driven insights, take smart risks and drive innovation, efficiency, and efficacy in everything we do.
• Enjoy the Ride – Happy teams perform better and find greater fulfillment and enjoyment at At Home.

To learn more about At Home, please click Company Overview.

Summary Of Benefits

At Home is proud to offer competitive benefits for non-temporary positions, including but not limited to:

Part-Time

• 401(k) W/ Employer Match
• Dental, Vision, Life
• 25% Store Discount (Seasonal TMs Included)

Full-Time – All Prior Benefits PLUS

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer Time

ACCOMMODATIONS

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the hiring process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE

When you’re a part of At Home, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture – we respect, appreciate, and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.

About Us

When you’re a part of our team, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our stores. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture; we respect, appreciate and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.