General Ledger Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization's financial records through accurate preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions. This position plays a key role in the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), organizational policies, and audit requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
General Ledger Management
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Review and analyze account activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions.
Reconciliations
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Reconcile bank, investment, prepaid, accrual, fixed asset, and liability accounts.
Month-End and Year-End Close
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure all entries are recorded accurately, and deadlines are met.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
Audit Support
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Respond to auditor requests and inquiries.
• Assist with implementation of audit recommendations and internal control improvements.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Generate and review financial reports for management.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted results.
• Assist with preparation of management reports and financial presentations.
Compliance and Internal Controls
• Adhere to GAAP and organizational accounting policies.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with documenting and improving accounting procedures and internal controls.
Other Duties
• Assist Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Fixed Asset accounting functions as needed.
• Review and Approve system transactions submitted by end user or Accounts Payable.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.