Accounting Specialist

Description

Davis Furniture is a family-owned high-end furniture manufacturer who is a leader in contemporary contract furniture. With 325 employees across manufacturing, design, sales and distribution, we are proud of our collaborative culture and commitment to excellence. We have been in business for over 80 years, and we put a strong focus on new product introductions because design is a choice.

Requirements

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for reviewing, processing and assisting with key accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts, sales order review, merchant accounts, sales tax, fixed assets, expense management, and month-end close activities. This position ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial transactions and accounting records while supporting the overall financial operations of the company.

The Accounting Specialist works closely with internal departments, management, vendors, customers, and external auditors to ensure accounting processes are completed accurately and efficiently and in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, process and assist with daily accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable invoicing, credit memos, cash receipts, sales order review, Accounts Payable invoicing and payments, and international invoicing.
• Review, process and assist with merchant accounts, credit card processing, company credit cards, and employee expense reporting, ensuring transactions are accurate, properly documented, and compliant with company policies.
• Review, process and assist with customer and vendor transactions, including invoice matching, account reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, petty cash and payment processing.
• Manage sales tax administration through Avalara, including maintaining accurate tax information and supporting sales tax compliance and reporting.
• Assist with maintaining and managing fixed assets and finished goods inventory in Epicor, including asset entries, additions, disposals, transfers, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate and provide accurate information for sales commission calculations and payments.
• Assist with our complete month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with the year-end audit, including preparation of financial schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and accounting documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, accuracy, and efficiency. 
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, HR, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and support the company's financial operations.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities for Consideration as a Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience overseeing multiple
• accounting functions.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, general ledger, and
• reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Experience with sales tax administration preferred.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Epicor experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

 Benefits:

• On-site Clinic to include Physical Trainer
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Weekly Pay
• Excellent health insurance
• Dental and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Referral program
• Paid holidays

Davis provides an excellent, drug free working environment and is an EOE/including disability/vets employer.

Please visit our website for more insight into our company and the products we create.www.davisfurniture.com