Senior Plant Accountant

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Job Summary :

This position is responsible for a wide variety of accounting functions including journal entries account reconciliations and financial reporting. Additionally this position is responsible for more complex accounting tasks and variance analysis research within the assigned business units financial statements.

Job Description :

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Prepare and record non-standard journal entries in the general ledger and consolidations systems and complete reconciliations of related balance sheet accounts.

Acts as a primary liaison between Accounting and leadership of various corporate business units. Regularly meets with leadership to assist in the preparation of the monthly forecast and the annual operating plan.

Researches analyzes and resolves complex reconciling items and unreconciled differences identified during the reconciliation process.

Assist the business with analyzing their variances between actual results and forecast each fiscal month. Document and substantiate explanations for these variances for management review. Assist the business with monthly updates to their departmental forecast.

Prepares certain internal management reporting documents. This includes identifying variances to the plan / forecast and communicating explanations for all divisions involved.

Preparation of accurate and timely reporting.

May perform key functions as the administrator of accounting related systems.

Assists in the gathering of information requested by our internal and external auditors during interim and year-end reviews and SOX audits.

Special projects which may include identifying and implementing process improvements which drive efficiencies technical research and ad hoc financial analysis.

Provides leadership with timely and accurate responses to ad-hoc data requests.

Ensure compliance with key internal controls for areas of responsibility

Regularly communicates to business partners on financial concepts.

SCOPE & IMPACT :

This position is part of the Accounting department which ultimately is responsible for all reported financial statements and results internally consolidated financial statements and results and complex accounting concepts which impact the company overall.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field with 4-6 years of related experience or equivalent.

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Word.

Strong attention to detail and deadline driven

Must have strong analytical skills

Up to 25% Travel

1- 3 years of Supervisory / Leadership experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One and Host Analytics

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

CORE ATTRIBUTES :

Communicate Transparently

Lead the Team

Impact and Influence

Deliver Results

Coach and Develop

At La-Z-Boy we are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued included and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. We understand that our employees diverse backgrounds experiences perspectives and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service quality products and is of upmost importance as we work together to Build Something Amazing.

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 incumbent for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours : 40

Benefits for Employees in the US :

Benefit offerings to employee and their families include : Medical Vision Dental and Basic Life Insurance available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes : 9-11 paid holidays each year two weeks prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via : 2025 La-Z-Boy Benefits Overview

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated were an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees diverse backgrounds experiences perspectives and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service quality products and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued included and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application / interviewing / hiring process as a result of your disability you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at or by calling .

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Account Analysis,AS400,GAAP,Profit & Loss,Maximo,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Peoplesoft,ERP Systems,JD Edwards,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1