Sr. Accountant - General Ledger

Job Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process by preparing and reviewing assigned accounting activities accurately and in time.
• Prepare, post, and review recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, research reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Analyze general ledger activity and financial results to identify variances, unusual trends, and posting inaccuracies.
• Aid the Accounting Manager – General Ledger with close coordination, task tracking, follow-up on open items, and enforcement of close deadlines across assigned accounting areas.
• Support lease accounting activities, including maintenance of lease schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, and validation of accounting treatment.
• Manage fixed asset accounting processes, including additions, disposals, depreciation, reconciliations, and maintenance of supporting schedules.
• Support and review inventory reconciliation activities, including variance analysis and resolution of discrepancies between physical counts and financial records.
• Aid with accounting-related compliance activities, including business licenses, use tax, property tax filings, audit requests, and other required reporting.
• Cross-functionally coordinate with Accounts Payable, Operations, Legal, and campus leadership to resolve accounting issues and obtain required financial information.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to information requests, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support accounting system implementations, process documentation, policy updates, and other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or general ledger accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting environments preferred.
• Experience with lease accounting, fixed assets, inventory reconciliations, and audit support preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, Coupa, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.