Description

Summary/Objective

The Accountant will be responsible for monitoring the inflow and outflow of capital for the company. 

Essential Functions

• Complete daily financial bookkeeping, accounting entries production and financial document sorting and filing.
• Be responsible for daily processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable business.
• Assist in completing month-end and year-end closing work, financial data statistics and sorting.
• Regularly check and reconcile financial accounts, ensure account consistency and data accuracy.
• Cooperate with internal and external audit work, sort and provide complete financial supporting documents.
• Strictly abide by company financial systems and U.S. local financial and labor regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related majors; professional accounting certifications (CPA, CMA, etc.) are highly preferred.
• Work Experience: Candidates with 2 to 3 years of formal corporate accounting working experience are prioritized.
• Fresh Graduates: Recent college graduates majoring in Accounting are acceptable, and will be independently arranged for the AP/AR professional position for systematic training and work.
• Professional Skills: Familiar with basic U.S. accounting principles and financial processes, proficient in Microsoft Excel and office software; experience in ERP system operation is a plus.
• Comprehensive Quality: Strong data sensitivity and analytical ability, careful and rigorous work attitude, good team communication and collaboration ability, able to adapt to financial work deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We fully abide by the federal laws of the United States and the labor and employment regulations of the State of Mississippi. We advocate fair employment and strictly prohibit any form of illegal employment discrimination. All qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status, will obtain fair and equal employment assessment and opportunity in our recruitment process.

Requirements

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Also, the ability to work from home as needed is a must.

 Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, with some college or technical school course work,
• Minimum of three years of job-related experience, preferably in accounts payable, or, any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

 Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate degree in accounting
• Certified Accounts Payable Associate
• Three years of job-related experience in accounts payable

 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Safety

• Follow general office safety guidelines

Summary

 Associate Incentive Program

Southern Furniture Industries is committed to rewarding our associates by providing incentive programs for work performance, attendance, and length of service and  We know SFI associates are our number one source for recruiting candidates for our company and are our strongest link to our community. Some of our current award programs include:

• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified programs