Director of Accounting

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El Dorado Furniture expects the Retention Representative and everyone in the company to provide Five Star Service to all Internal and External Customers, always. Additionally, it is expected that the work area and anywhere of interaction is clean, organized, free from debris and garbage, and most of all to follow the implemented safety standards. Whenever a safety irregularity is observed, we expect you to take or cause to take action by informing the proper department.

Responsible for overseeing the General Accounting and Financial Reporting functions of the Company including sharing and implementing best practices in all appropriate departments throughout.  This includes being responsible for maintaining and/or implementing a system of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all company goals, financial policies, and US GAAP.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the general accounting functions, which include sales and expense recognition, A/R, A/P, payroll, inter-company accounting, general ledger, cash management, reconciliation, financial statement reporting, balance sheet management, and all other accounting related functions.
• Direct and manage the workload of the entire accounting department and ensure all invoices, expenses, receivables, payrolls and all other financial responsibilities and commitments are appropriately paid or collected in a timely manner in accordance with company policies and to maintain the company’s credit ratings.

• Accountable for ensuring that existing policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place, including developing new policies and procedures as needed, to provide reasonable assurance that these are being followed and company assets are protected.
• Coordinate and oversee all internal controls documentation and testing and segregation of duties.
• Coordinate work related to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings.
• Provide technical accounting GAAP guidance and support to all company entities. At times, this may include involvement in due diligence and other activities surrounding acquisitions/dispositions.
• Ensure that company financial records, under responsibility, are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP. Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure this compliance.
• Ensure that company financial reports are prepared in compliance with policies and directives, US GAAP and other government reporting requirements.
• Supervise the completion of the year end closing process and any Federal and State tax reporting requirements (including income, property, sales and use, payroll and other local taxes), insurance reports and other reports required by government regulation.
• Ensure that all systems, both computer and procedural, operate as expected. Involved in validating and/or designing suggested changes to existing systems as well as recommending new systems and procedures to more efficiently meet current and future accounting requirements.
• Ensure that the accounting department is staffed with qualified and properly trained financial personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities, noted above, including the correct manner in which to communicate with internal and external customers. Responsible for the continued development of these associates.
• Significant interaction and communication with the various leaders throughout the company, including Operations, Sales, DC, and Customer Service Leaders.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Directly manages the following internal customers and/or areas: Controller, General and DC Accountants, Credit Manager, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Daily Balancing personnel. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BA in Accounting or related field
• 7 7 plus year of experience as an department leader
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. 
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form in both languages is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of US general accounting principles; sales tax, payroll and income tax laws; audit principles; accounting/bookkeeping knowledge as it relates to cash subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable subsidiary ledgers, purchase journals, accounts payable ledgers and their relationships with the general ledger; financial reporting

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   

El Dorado Furniture is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. El Dorado Furniture will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. 

El Dorado Furniture participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law. 

El Dorado Furniture is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. 

Reasonable Accommodation 

El Dorado Furniture is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

Drug-Free Workplace 

El Dorado Furniture is a drug-free workplace. Employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, using, or being under the influence of illegal drugs, inhalants, or controlled substances in the workplace. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.