Accountant I

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
 
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. 
 
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

This position is responsible for a wide variety of accounting functions including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reporting, as well as acting as a finance partner with various leaders assisting with the annual operating plan, forecast, and actual reporting that enables management to understand the team’s financial performance.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Contribute to the monthly financial statement close. Prepare and record non-standard journal entries in the general ledger system and complete reconciliations of related balance sheet accounts.
• Responsible for various accounting topics which may include, but are not limited to, manufacturing administrative expenses, freight, purchase price variances, and/or inventory.
• Researches, analyzes, and resolves reconciling items and unreconciled differences identified during the reconciliation process.
• Assist the business with analyzing their variances between actual results and forecast each fiscal month. Document and substantiate explanations for these variances for management review.
• Initiates basic research on issues identified on respective areas.
• Participation in projects which may include identifying and implementing process improvements which drive efficiencies, technical research, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and documentation including SOX and other compliance measures for general ledger and financial reporting.  Coordinate with internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews, SOX audit and year-end audit.
• Supports accurate and timely external reporting.

SCOPE & IMPACT: 

This position is part of the department which ultimately is responsible for all externally reported financial statements and results, internally consolidated financial statements and results, and accounting concepts which impact the company overall.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 0-2 years of related experience or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and deadline driven
• Up to 10% Travel

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting standards and the ability to communicate effectively to non-accounting personnel
• Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One and Planful

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.