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The General Ledger Accountant will play an integral role on the accounting team, reviewing and reconciling transactions and general ledger accounts, and working on projects independently as well as collaboratively with cross functional team members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparing and recording assets, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Reconciles general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
Maintaining and balancing accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies
Prepares detailed analysis of general ledger accounts, transactions, and investigates variances.
Conducting impairment reviews for fixed assets and assisting in month-end and year-end financial closes
Preparing reports for analysis using accounting software and ensuring compliance with GAAP
Collaborating with other departments to complete accurate records and provide accounting support
Prepare payroll liability reconciliations. Work with Human Resources and payroll regarding benefit related reconciliation issues, compile all source documents, research, and resolve variances, prepare reclass journal entries as needed, compile and file all needed source documents
Prepare journal entries and reclasses as needed
Maintain internal controls and recommend ways to improve controls and processes
Adheres to and maintains a thorough understanding of the agency Chart of Accounts
Effectively communicate all balance sheet discrepancies to the Director of Accounting and CFO
Assist with month end close process. Manage and ensure that all assigned deadlines are met
Assist with annual audit including preparation of account schedules
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong understanding of GAAP
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and verbal/written communication skills
Must be flexible, work independently, and/or part of a team cooperatively
Education/Experience
Bachelors in accounting, finance, or related business field
5 years of general ledger reconciliation experience required
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, specifically VLookups and Pivot Tables
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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