General Ledger Accountant - Hybrid, Manchester, CT

Overview

The General Ledger Accountant role supports accurate fiscal results for a fast-growing furniture retailer in Manchester, CT. This position is part of the finance team and partners with the GL group as well as business operators. Responsibilities include monthly close activities, mid-month analyses, and support for internal needs across additional departments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the GL team and business partners to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on time
• Prepare and post properly supported journal entries and perform monthly account reconciliations
• Own daily banking and funding processes
• Support fixed asset accounting system administration and capital accounting
• Develop and distribute reports
• Support internal GL needs and build exposure to departments outside of GL
• Drive departmental ownership, including direct relationships with business partners and their P&L results
• Support an efficient fiscal close by identifying and implementing process improvements
• Provide support for external audits
• Assist with controls compliance by ensuring accounting procedures align with a strong control environment
• Perform data and results analysis, including tie-outs
• Complete ad-hoc projects as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong aptitude for systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Analytical and investigative mindset
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Experience with fixed asset accounting
• Experience using reporting software or writing reports
• SAP and Oracle Cloud exposure/skills
• Manufacturing/retail environment experience
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and budget analyses
• Knowledge and experience of SOX control environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base pay not including potential commissions, incentive, bonus, etc.: $65,000 - $85,000
• Competitive benefits
• PTO
• 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Career development

Location

Manchester, CT

Other Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity: The employer provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
• Physical demands: None