What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at EVERGREEN?
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Description
Evergreen respects and celebrates the uniqueness in everyone by offering one of the most extensive selections of home and garden décor worldwide. This selection empowers both retailers and consumers to express their unique identities and forge significant connections with others.
We are a cohesive team of collaborators, learners, and listeners, deeply committed to our retail partners. Leading the industry, we set trends with our in-house creative and product development team based in Richmond, VA. Supported by a dedicated sales team and a 20,000 square foot cutting-edge showroom, we introduce market-desired programs and products that enable retailers to deliver an unparalleled in-store shopping experience for their customers. To increase our shipping productivity, we have implemented AMR (autonomous mobile robots) in our pick & pack warehouse facility.
We are currently looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare journal entries including monthly routine closing entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare monthly and/or quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
- Assist the team in managing and monitoring employee credit card program, including in recording employee credit card expenses timely and accurately.
- Assist the team in analyzing variances between actual, prior-year, and budgeted results, providing insights and recommendations.
- Prepare and compile documents for external auditors, taxing authorities and other internal parties to ensure compliance with financial requirements.
- Other daily duties as assigned to support the accounting and finance team.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Sufficient knowledge of GAAP and internal control, including specific areas such as accruals, fixed assets, prepaids and intercompany transactions.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with various ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, TM1, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards).
- Strong attention to detail with ability to analyze large data sets to derive insights and ensure accuracy.
- Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed, with a high level of initiative and motivation.
- Ability to work independently, exhibit resourcefulness and ownership, and work effectively in a team environment.
- Capability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Embrace the opportunity to work in a rapidly changing environment, adapting to evolving business needs.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Sufficient knowledge of GAAP and internal control.
- Minimum 2-year accounting experience in a corporate accounting department including minimum 1-year experience in month-end closing process.
- Experience in tax is preferred.
