General Ledger Accountant

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.