Ashley Furniture Home Store

Job Description: Controller

Function:  To assist the VP Finance with daily/monthly operations of the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely record keeping of the company financial activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in progressive accounting positions
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP
• Ability to multi-task; attention to detail and strong follow up skills
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Excellent Excel and Access Skills
• Experience with various accounting software

Physical Requirements: An associate must meet the essential physical requirements to accommodate the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to lift products in excess of 25 lbs. with out using a lifting device.  The associate is required to walk and stand, and occasionally move or wrap small items in the warehouse.

Reports to: VP of Finance

Authority Levels:        (1) Inform and act – notify supervisor before acting.

(2) Act and inform – take action; inform supervisor.

(3) Act – take action immediately

Duties and Responsibilities:

• (3)Responsible for Accounts Receivable
• (3)Responsible for Accounts Payable
• (3)Responsible for Payroll
• (2) Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis
• (2) Preparation of reporting packages and other information as requested by management.
• (2) Analysis of operating data as requested by management
• (1) Assist and support the implementation of new operational processes
• (2)Maintains balance sheet & income statement data
• (2)Maintain general ledger accounts
• (2)Audits trial balance 
• (3)Maintains organization of all accounting files and process outlined in Operations Manual
• (2)Provided weekly updates
• (2)General audits of all accounts and accounting processes frequently to determine potential problems with accounts and reconciliation of accounts
• (2)Determines procedure and protocols for reconciliation of accounts and manual procedures
• (3)Closes monthly books by the 15^th of every month
• (3)Close Annual books by January 31st of the new year
• (3)Responsible for preparing and compiling payroll and sales taxes
• (2)Advises VP Finance and Director of Financial Planning on projection to actual variances