Lead General Ledger Accountant

Overview

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting, with a focus on the month-end close and consolidation processes. You will lead complex close activities, support consolidation accounting, manage high-risk accounts, and drive process improvements that enhance the speed and quality of financial reporting. Work will be performed in alignment with GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process for assigned areas, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting activities
• Prepare and review complex balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, leases, fixed assets, prepaids, intercompany, tax accruals, and corporate-level accounts
• Support consolidated financial reporting, including eliminations, consolidation entries, and review of entity-level submissions
• Ensure Oracle GL activity is accurate and aligned with subledger results; lead issue resolution with AP, Payroll, Program Accounting, and other partners
• Drive continuous improvement of close processes, reconciliation quality, and system usage
• Perform technical accounting research and apply GAAP to new or unusual transactions
• Support external audit requests, prepare PBC schedules, and participate in audit walkthroughs
• Maintain and enhance internal controls supporting the financial close and reporting cycle
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation
• Assist the Assistant Controller with flux analysis, management reporting, and cross-functional initiatives
• Mentor and guide Senior and Staff Accountants involved in close, reconciliations, or project work

Requirements (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and corporate accounting principles
• Experience with Oracle Financials (GL, FA, AP, Projects, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and supporting consolidations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting
• Prior experience in a corporate accounting function with multi-entity consolidations
• Experience supporting audits, SOX controls, and financial policy development
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze large datasets
• Experience improving close processes, automating manual tasks, or enhancing ERP usage

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

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