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Job Summary:

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):

Contributor 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, treasury accounting (cash, investments, and insurance), lease accounting, fixed assets, corporate benefits accounting, and shared service accountingResearches, 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. Assist the business with monthly updates to their departmental forecastInitiates basic research on issues identified on respective areas.Assists with preparation of the quarterly and annual external filings with the SECParticipation 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 2-4 years of related experience or equivalent.Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word.Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and deadline drivenUp to 10% Travel

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting standards and the ability to communicate effectively to non-accounting personnelExperience 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

Work Shift:

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 upmost 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.