GL Accountant

Overview

This role involves providing general ledger accounting support across multiple client entities simultaneously. The position requires managing day-to-day accounting tasks for several distinct companies, maintaining accurate books through month-end close, and serving as a financial liaison for non-financial business owners.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day general ledger accounting across multiple client entities, including recording transactions, posting journal entries, and maintaining accurate books through month-end close
• Post customer payments and maintain up-to-date accounts receivable aging
• Code vendor invoices to appropriate ledger accounts, obtain necessary authorizations, and schedule payments using automated payable systems
• Reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies to their root cause
• Process payroll-related transactions and code them to the correct accounts
• Prepare and reconcile fixed asset and prepaid expense schedules
• Review trial balances before and after close, identifying and analyzing anomalies
• Act as a point of contact for individual clients, clearly translating financial information for non-financial business owners

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of full-cycle accounting experience, including managing accounting for multiple client entities or subsidiaries simultaneously (experience in fractional/outsourced accounting, multi-entity corporate accounting, or agency-style bookkeeping preferred)
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proven ownership of the full close cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and trial balance review
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting and payroll-related entries
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online; experience with NetSuite, Bill.com, or similar cloud platforms is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to identify and improve process gaps rather than only following existing procedures
• Comfortable interacting with non-financial stakeholders in a client-facing capacity
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment managing multiple priorities

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and analyzing resumes. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.