General Ledger Accountant
- Hawesville, KY, United States
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Site Controller, this role supports day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and on-site financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of general ledger processes, maintains accurate financial records, and promotes compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support the Site Controller with daily accounting operations, month-end close activities, and timely financial reporting. · Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, reclassifications, and other recurring or adjusting entries. · Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather supporting data, analyze account activity, and resolve accounting issues. · Support the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and budget-to-actual variances. · Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes as needed. · Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements. · Identify and implement process and control improvements that enhance the efficiency, consistency, and accuracy of accounting operations. · Respond to financial information requests from internal stakeholders, external auditors, and other authorized parties. · Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits. · Assist with fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals. · Perform bank, cash, and other assigned account reconciliations. · Maintain organized accounting documentation in accordance with record-retention requirements.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. · Two or more years of general ledger, corporate, or site accounting experience. · Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes. · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with an ERP system is preferred. · Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP or equivalent lookup functions, and data analysis. · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. · Strong attention to detail and accuracy. · Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. · Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Skills
- General ledger
- Month-end close
- Financial reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Account reconciliation
- Financial statements
- Budget management
- Forecasting
- Documentation
- Microsoft Excel
- Sage Accounting Software
- ERP
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Work independently
- Communication skills