Staff Accountant

About Schumacher 

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the$150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life.We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally. 

Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows: 

• Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit 

• Take Ownership & Accountability 

• Be Solutions-Oriented 

• Demonstrate Courage 

• Practice Adaptability 

• Embrace Collaboration 

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company. 

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant will execute and support all accounting-related activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting processes. This role specifically specializes in Leases, Fixed Assets, and Prepaid Expenses.

Job Responsibilities

• Fixed Asset accounting- recording fixed asset additions, disposals, and change requests. This includes processing all fixed asset transactions in the sub-ledger, per GAAP and company policies.
• Lease accounting, ensuring ASC 842 compliance- review lease agreements, prepare amortization, prepare monthly rent review, reconcile lease-related general ledger accounts.
• Prepaid accounting: identify & record new pre-paids, prepare amortization, analyze new invoices.
• Complete tasks during the month-end financial close process, including recording journal entries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations within the established deadlines and ensure reconciling items are researched and resolved in accordance with company policy.
• Preparation and performance of ad hoc or ongoing projects and schedules as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a desire, willingness, and ability to grow beyond the advertised role, and at the appropriate time move to another role within Finance or the broader organization. This candidate should also have:

• In-depth knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, and internal controls.
• High level of interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professional skepticism.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with a strong understanding of GAAP principles- CPA/MBA is a plus.
• Moderate to high level of competence in Microsoft Excel and Outlook- knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Sage, or LeaseQuery is a plus.

Benefits Package:

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing

• 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage

• Medical Coverage

• Prescription Drug Plan

• Vision Coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 10 Company Holidays

• Bereavement Leave

• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Short-Term Disability (STD)

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Parental Medical Leave

• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

F. Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.