Accounting Manager

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses•Town of Clay, NY

About The Position

Raymour & Flanigan is a family-owned furniture retailer with nearly 80 years of history, more than 140 locations across eight states, and an expanding territory. The Accounting Manager leads accounting functions, associate development, and technical training, and implements and supports strategic accounting projects. The role includes developing, preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial information. The position is directly supported by the Real Estate Controller. The Accounting Manager leads a team of accounting professionals and manages accounting activities for more than 100 real estate entities. The role covers monthly close and consolidation, budgeting and forecasting, fixed assets, general ledger review, tax reporting, accounting policies and controls, MRI system maintenance, process improvement, year-end coordination, and treasury management. The position also works with property management, other departments, external auditors, and tax accountants.

Requirements

At least 8 years of previous accounting experience.
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), tax, and cash accounting.
Understanding of real estate development and property management.
Strong knowledge of fixed-asset accounting, ideally with a real estate focus.
Understanding of investment accounting.
Understanding of state and local taxes, particularly sales and use tax.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to change.
Strong attention to detail and a positive, professional manner and appearance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain relationships with accounting staff and other departments.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
CPA experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, training, and support to accounting professionals by setting direction, accountability, and goals, and guiding team development.
Manage the month-end close and consolidation process for more than 100 real estate entities.
Create and review annual budgets and monthly forecasts by entity.
Review fixed-asset transactions and construction in progress (CIP) for appropriate GAAP and tax treatment.
Review and audit monthly general ledger account reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, and other financial information.
Work with property management and other teams to address accounts payable issues.
Review and report use tax for multiple states.
Establish, maintain, and implement written financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
Maintain the chart of accounts (COA), general ledger entity setup, and financial statement design in MRI.
Identify opportunities to automate and optimize processes that add organizational value and quality.
Coordinate year-end close with accounting and other department teams, and coordinate with external auditors and tax accountants.
Manage treasury activities.
Complete additional responsibilities as assigned in response to changing business needs.
Follow company policies and procedures concerning privacy and confidential and proprietary information.