Accountant, General Ledger Accounting

Overview

A growing organization is seeking an Accountant to support the General Ledger Accounting team. This role involves managing expenses, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and contributing to accounting process improvements in a dynamic environment with ongoing mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage prepaid expenses, including recording, setting up amortization schedules, reconciling accounts, and reviewing prepaid reconciliations for accuracy.
• Record assigned general ledger transactions such as accruals, intercompany entries, and allocations.
• Apply GAAP accounting principles including cash recognition, amortization, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and expense allocations between business units.
• Identify discrepancies, report variances, and recommend resolutions.
• Meet deadlines for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Define, implement, and monitor internal controls.
• Assist with integration of newly acquired companies.
• Prepare supporting documentation and interact with external auditors during year-end audits.
• Collaborate effectively with various departments and business units.
• Support projects to implement accounting efficiencies, including AI automation and expense allocation using load files in NetSuite.
• Manage relationships across functions to ensure alignment and accuracy through clear communication and documentation.
• Provide consistent, clear reports to stakeholders to support decision making.
• Respond promptly to inquiries and process requested entries based on revenue month.
• Take ownership of responsibilities, ensuring accurate and timely accounting data.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet reporting deadlines and accounting needs.
• Accept and lead special projects to drive accounting and finance efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in general ledger accounting, corporate accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and reporting standards.
• Experience with corporate month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables and formulas) and accounting systems, specifically NetSuite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-growth environment with multiple business units.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audit processes and year-end audit preparation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced growth organization.
• CPA candidate preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000 USD

Location

• Not specified