Accountant

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HM Richards is a financially stable, 27-year-old upholstery and furniture manufacturing company focused on expansion. Our company mission is to make beautiful furniture while constantly reducing our environmental footprint by using planet friendly materials and processes. 

We currently have an opening for an Accountant in our Guntown, MS location.

Area of Accountability:

To identify relevant data and data sources, gather and analyze the information, and provide feedback. Typically, decisions will impact low-risk issues, and a supervisor reviews them. A supervisor will direct work, but this position does not require close supervision to be effective.

Purpose

This position is responsible for Accounting functions as prescribed by Company policies and procedures and within Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Policies.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing the monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements, bank reports, and internal reports.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of Sub-Ledgers and their reconciliation with General Ledger.
• Liaise with other departments relating to general accounting and costing.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e., GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control
• Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines
• Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information
• Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes
• Liaise with auditors as required.
• Assist with and act as the point-of-contact for auditor requests
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Other duties/special projects as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2-5 years of accounting/finance experience
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with accounting software
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Highly detail-oriented

 Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office

Personal Characteristics:

• Results-oriented individual
• Great attention to detail
• Committed to seeing work through to completion
• Solid communication skills
• Strong analytic abilities

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a competitive benefit package, paid vacation, employee discounts, and more!

HM Richards, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.