Sr. Accountant, General Ledger Accounting
Fullsteam · United States · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteInformation Technology$65k–$75k/yrFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Recording prepaid expenses and ensuring amortization schedules are set up properly.
- Reconcile prepaid accounts and track future expected amortization schedules.
- Complete and review Prepaid Reconciliations and ensure accuracy.
- Recording of assigned GL transactions including accruals, any non-standard, intercompany, allocation journal entries necessary.
- Follow GAAP accounting principles, such as cash recognition, amortization, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
- Identify and implement process improvements for current workflows.
- Be accountable for assigned business units for P&L, Balance Sheet and Variance Analysis.
- Maintains the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and account reconciliations.
- Prepares and analyzes assigned balance sheet reconciliations and other accounting processes, such as expense allocations between Business Units.
- Reports discrepancies and makes recommendations for resolving variances.
- Ensure all deadlines are met in accordance with closing dates.
- Defines, implements, and monitors internal controls.
- Responsible for month end, quarterly, and year end close for assigned Business Units.
- Aid in the integration of newly acquired companies.
- Prepare and analyze supporting documentation and interact with external auditors as needed during year-end audit.
- Work closely and effectively with various Fullsteam departments and Business Units.
- Assist with projects associated with implementing accounting efficiencies for the general ledger and accounting teams.
- Support streamline process, such as through AI Automation.
- Collaboration and Communication: Works to manage relationships across functions including business unit operations, accounting and other departments to ensure alignment and accuracy through clear verbal communication and written documentation.
- Provides clear and interpretable reports in a consistent manner for stakeholder needs and decision making.
- Maintains a high level of service to all stakeholders both internal and external.
- Responds to inquiries and processes requested entries in a timely manner based on revenue month.
- Accountability & Adaptability: Achiever who takes ownership of responsibilities and understands the ethical needs of providing accurate and timely accounting data.
- Works collaboratively with team members to ensure departmental goals are achieved for monthly reporting needs.
- Able to thrive in a mergers and acquisitions setting with responsibilities to include integration of newly acquired business units.
- Identifies challenges, proposes solutions and implements solutions to ensure resolution.
- Able to work independently to meet weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual accounting needs including month end and year end entries and reporting needs.
- Accepts new special projects in accounting and finance to drive efficiencies.
Skills & Competencies
- Accounting Expertise – Strong knowledge and experience in GL accounting principles and practices (GAAP Accounting).
- Analytical Capability and Attention to Detail – able to analyze accounting data, identify solutions and take corrective actions with attention to details for accounting records including supporting data, reconciliations and amortization schedules.
- Communication and Collaboration Abilities – able to communicate across functions to act in a supportive role processing necessary accounting transactions timely and communicating to stakeholders.
- Adaptability – must be able and willing to accept new challenges associated with a fast-growth company with new business units to support, providing skilled accounting services to existing and newly acquired business units as needed.
- Experience with NetSuite and strong Excel skills including pivot tables and formulas.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field.
- 4 - 6 years’ work experience in general ledger accounting, corporate accounting or similar role.
- Knowledgeable in GAAP, reporting standards and investigating and resolving accounting topics.
- Corporate month end close process experience.
- Proficient in Excel and Accounting Systems (NetSuite).
- Strong analytical experience with ability to communicate identified issues and propose lasting solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in audit process and procedure and year end audit preparation.
- Experience in fast-paced growth organization.
- CPA candidate preferred.