What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at The Room Place?
Our Story
Our Chicago roots date back to 1912 when Sam Berman opened our first neighborhood furniture store on Chicago’s west side on Harlem Avenue. Today, The RoomPlace is operated by third generation owner Bruce Berman, and is one of the top furniture retailers in the country.
Position Summary
Responsible for preparing journal entries which includes the use of professional judgment to determine need, content, and amounts. Reviews the general ledger and prepares related financial statements for accuracy and reasonableness and determines courses of action when necessary. Uses discretion to accumulate and analyze information for the preparation of financial statements, ledgers, schedules, and reports. Assists in month-end closing activities, including preparation of additional schedules as needed or requested to support financial statements.
Responsibilities
- Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of journal entries to the general ledger. Participates in financial statement package preparation and the preparation of reconciliation schedules.
- Performs all duties associated with the general ledger, i.e., determines need, content and amounts for monthly journal entries, executes those monthly closing entries, and ensures integrity.
- Monthly reconciliation and analysis of assigned accounts.
- Performs the weekly payroll import process after receiving the import files from Payroll and assists with the processing of commission adjustments.
- Generates financial statements and participates in variance analysis.
- Assists with the annual audit.
- Participates in process improvement initiatives.
- Performs additional duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of three - five years’ experience preferred.
- Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Strong Computer skills (Intermediate/Advanced Excel preferred)
- Stores ERP system experience a plus (not required)
- Retail accounting experience a plus
- Highly developed communication, organizational and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Experience with financial reporting and financial analysis preferred.
- Understands the importance of accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in a financial role.
- Organize and express ideas clearly and concisely in both written and verbal settings
- Creates and sustains positive working relationships with others.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA)
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Retail Discount
The Roomplace Team Culture
- We think about every product and service we sell and every interaction with a customer as critical to our brand and our success. Customer satisfaction is our ultimate report card.
- We are nimble. We are willing to do things differently. We are empowered to use good judgment
- Our customer focus determines our priorities, sets our agenda, and defines how we interact with one another, both external and internal customers
- We take care of one another
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000