Essential FunctionsFactory Direct Enterprises LLC d/b/a Ashley (FDE) is seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. With 20+ retail locations across the tri-state area and continued expansion ahead, this position plays a critical role in managing the financial backbone of our multi-location retail operation.
We're looking for a high-performing accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is ready to take on leadership responsibilities.
- Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:
Coordinate and execute monthly and quarterly close activities in accordance with GAAP - including preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling and analyzing balance sheet accounts, and producing accurate internal financial statements and management reports - Variance & Budget Analysis:
Analyze and explain budget-to-actual variances and period-over-period financial changes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership to support business decision-making - Store Operations Accounting:
Manage accounting activities related to new store openings, relocations, and monthly rent and occupancy cost analysis across all retail locations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational decisions - Lease & Fixed Asset Management:
Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including evaluation of new and modified contracts, preparation of required schedules, and maintenance of accurate fixed asset records-additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation - Sales & Use Tax Compliance:
Prepare, file, and analyze multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax returns to ensure compliance with state and local regulations; proactively identify discrepancies or risk areas - Audit & Compliance:
Lead the annual audit process by coordinating directly with external auditors, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring timely and accurate submission of all required documentation - System & Process Optimization:
Identify, design, and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, automation, and scalability within accounting processes, ERP systems, and reporting tools - System & Process Optimization:
Identify, design, and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, automation, and scalability within accounting processes, ERP systems, and reporting tools - Strategic Support:
Partner with the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses that drive strategic initiatives, operational performance, and company growth
Schedule Expectations- Full-time Position - Minimum of 40 hours per week
- Hybrid Schedule: Mon/Tues/Thurs in office required
Education & Experience Requirements- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; strong foundational accounting knowledge is essential for success in this role.
- CPA credential or active progress toward CPA preferred, reflecting the technical depth required for GAAP compliance, lease accounting, audit leadership, and future managerial responsibilities.
Required Experience:- 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a retail, multi-entity, or high-volume operating environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including hands-on experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and fixed asset accounting.
- Experience utilizing and navigating multiple ERP systems, with the ability to troubleshoot issues, streamline workflows, and support system enhancements.
- Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling) to support analysis and reporting requirements.
- Proven experience supporting or leading audit preparation, including developing schedules, reconciling supporting documentation, and interacting with external auditors.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor or train team members, reflecting readiness for a succession track into Accounting Manager.
Preferred Experience & Technical Skills:- Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, or data warehouse reporting tools to support automation, dashboarding, and enhanced analytics.
- Background in sales and use of tax compliance or multi-jurisdictional tax filings.
- Exposure to new store accounting, lease review, and operational accounting in a multi-location retail model.
Experience driving process improvements that increase accuracy, automation, or efficiency within accounting operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support collaboration with leadership, store operations, auditors, and cross-functional partners.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all accounting processes.
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to improve existing workflows and build scalable processes for a growing retail organization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
