Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Grand Home Furnishings

The Tone:
This is an early career Staff Accountant position at Grand Home Furnishings, a respected family-owned furniture retailer operating across 17 locations in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee. Established in 1911, the company is built on a century-long tradition of genuine customer relationships and exceptional service. This role is a significant opportunity for a detail-oriented and organized individual who is dedicated to maintaining accurate financial records. The successful candidate will contribute to this enduring legacy by ensuring precision in daily financial operations and is sought after for a reliable and hardworking approach, aiming for a long-term career within the organization.

The TL;DR:
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person (location in Virginia, West Virginia, or Tennessee)
• Pay: $22.50–$26.50 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Controller and CFO
• Mission: Keep daily banking, journal entries, and account reconciliations consistently accurate and on schedule, supporting the financial health of the business.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, QuickBooks

What You’ll Actually Do:
• Manage the daily processing of all store deposits, credit card transactions, and third-party financing activities, ensuring accuracy and preparing corresponding journal entries.
• Perform regular reconciliations for assigned accounts, meticulously maintaining all associated spreadsheets in adherence to established department procedures.
• Prepare the weekly pre-check register, thoroughly reviewing and processing all approved paper checks and electronic funds transfers (EFTs).
• Take responsibility for the accurate preparation and timely filing of sales, use, and property tax returns, as specifically assigned by management.
• Contribute to comprehensive financial support by updating various reports, efficiently assembling the complete monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) books, and assisting the Controller and CFO with special projects, audit preparation, and government reporting.

The Must-Haves:
• Background: An Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required, complemented by relevant applicable work experience in a financial or accounting capacity.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, with a particular emphasis on Excel for data management and analysis, and strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication abilities are essential for clear internal and external correspondence, alongside a strong, proven attention to detail in all financial tasks.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is highly preferred, offering a deeper foundational understanding for the role.