Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

At Factory Direct Enterprises LLC d / b / a Ashley (FDE), we are committed to "Amazing" our Team Members by supporting their journey toward becoming their best selves. This commitment is reflected in our competitive compensation, benefits, culture, and growth opportunities, all of which align with our vision of being the employer of choice in every community we serve.

Who We Are :

• #1 Selling Furniture Brand in the World
• #1 Retailer of Furniture and Bedding in the United States

As an industry leader, we offer the best compensation package in the furniture industry, including :

Our Culture and Team Member Programs : At FDE, we pride ourselves on a culture of recognition and growth. We believe in investing in our team and value their feedback through programs like Employee Surveys. Our Ashley Cares programs highlight our commitment to our team, our guests, and our communities, including :

Essential Functions

Factory Direct Enterprises LLC d / b / a Ashley (FDE) is seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. With 20+ retail locations across the tri-state area and continued expansion ahead, this position plays a critical role in managing the financial backbone of our multi-location retail operation.

We're looking for a high-performing accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is ready to take on leadership responsibilities. This is a succession-track role designed to grow into the Accounting Manager within the next few years.

Coordinate and execute monthly and quarterly close activities in accordance with GAAP — including preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling and analyzing balance sheet accounts, and producing accurate internal financial statements and management reports

Analyze and explain budget-to-actual variances and period-over-period financial changes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership to support business decision-making

Manage accounting activities related to new store openings, relocations, and monthly rent and occupancy cost analysis across all retail locations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational decisions

Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including evaluation of new and modified contracts, preparation of required schedules, and maintenance of accurate fixed asset records—additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation

Prepare, file, and analyze multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax returns to ensure compliance with state and local regulations; proactively identify discrepancies or risk areas

Lead the annual audit process by coordinating directly with external auditors, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring timely and accurate submission of all required documentation

Identify, design, and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, automation, and scalability within accounting processes, ERP systems, and reporting tools

Identify, design, and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, automation, and scalability within accounting processes, ERP systems, and reporting tools

Partner with the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses that drive strategic initiatives, operational performance, and company growth

Schedule Expectations

Education & Experience Requirements

Required Experience :

Preferred Experience & Technical Skills :

Experience driving process improvements that increase accuracy, automation, or efficiency within accounting operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :