Accounting Specialist

Davis Furniture Industries•High Point, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Davis Furniture is a family-owned high-end furniture manufacturer and a leader in contemporary contract furniture. The company has 325 employees across manufacturing, design, sales, and distribution, has been in business for more than 80 years, and emphasizes collaborative work and new product introductions. The Accounting Specialist reviews, processes, and assists with accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts, sales order review, merchant accounts, sales tax, fixed assets, expense management, and month-end close activities. The role supports accurate, timely, and reliable financial transactions and records, and works with internal departments, management, vendors, customers, and external auditors to complete processes in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience overseeing multiple accounting functions.
Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and reconciliations.
Experience with month-end and year-end closing processes.
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
Experience with sales tax administration preferred.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Epicor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, process, and assist with daily accounting operations, including accounts receivable invoicing, credit memos, cash receipts, sales order review, accounts payable invoicing and payments, and international invoicing.
Review, process, and assist with merchant accounts, credit card processing, company credit cards, and employee expense reporting, ensuring transactions are accurate, documented, and compliant with company policies.
Review, process, and assist with customer and vendor transactions, including invoice matching, account reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, petty cash, and payment processing.
Administer sales tax through Avalara, maintaining accurate tax information and supporting compliance and reporting.
Assist with maintaining and managing fixed assets and finished goods inventory in Epicor, including asset entries, additions, disposals, transfers, and reconciliations.
Coordinate and provide accurate information for sales commission calculations and payments.
Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
Assist with the year-end audit by preparing financial schedules and supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.
Maintain accurate and organized financial records and accounting documentation in compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, accuracy, and efficiency.
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, HR, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and support financial operations.
Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.