General Ledger Accountant
- Lexington, KY, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 1–4 years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to general ledger accounting.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join a growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting the general ledger, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who has built a solid foundation and is looking to gain broader exposure, take on more ownership, and continue developing toward a Senior Accountant-level role.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Perform balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Review account activity and research and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and internal reporting.
- Manage accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other accounting schedules.
- Perform bank and cash reconciliations.
- Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations, as applicable.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Provide documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
- Ensure accounting activities are completed in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
- Partner with AP, AR, finance, and operational teams to resolve accounting issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve close procedures, reconciliations, and accounting processes.
- Assist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 1–4 years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to general ledger accounting.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
- Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and lookup functions.
- Experience with an ERP or accounting system preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet month-end deadlines.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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