US Accounting Specialist

Overview

Remote US Accounting Specialist role focused on day-to-day general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day general ledger accounting and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and post general journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, depreciation, reclassifications, and other month-end adjustments.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities within established timelines.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for bank, AR, AP, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other accounts.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate unusual or outstanding balances.
• Prepare and maintain Balance Sheet and Income Statement / P&L reports.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately in accordance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supporting documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and other accounting activities as required.
• Support external/internal audits by providing required schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and work with relevant teams to resolve them.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records in QuickBooks.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience in US accounting / General Ledger accounting.
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close activities.
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries / general ledger entries.
• Strong understanding of Balance Sheet and Income Statement / P&L.
• Experience performing account and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks is required.
• Experience with bank, credit card, AP, AR, accrual, prepaid, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and financial data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet month-end deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting US-based companies or clients.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online/Desktop.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage, Dynamics, or similar.
• Experience supporting audits and preparing financial schedules.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Location

Remote.

Schedule

• Shift: 2:30 PM to 11 PM (flexible).