General Ledger Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with the GL team and business partners to ensure financial results are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Prepare and post journal entries that are well-supported and conduct monthly account reconciliations.

• Take charge of the daily banking and funding processes.

• Assist in the administration of the fixed asset accounting system and capital accounting.

• Create and distribute various reports.

• Work alongside the GL team to address internal requirements and gain exposure to other departments.

• Assume responsibility for departmental areas and cultivate direct relationships with business partners and their P&L outcomes.

• Contribute to an efficient fiscal close and identify as well as implement process improvements.

• Offer support during external audits.

• Aid in controls compliance and uphold consistent accounting practices within a robust control environment.

• Analyze and reconcile data and results.

• Complete ad-hoc projects as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with advanced Excel capabilities.

• Strong aptitude for systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Possess an analytical and investigative mindset.

• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Knowledge of general ledger accounting.

• Experience with month-end close processes.

• Familiarity with journal entries and reconciliations.

• Proficient in financial reporting and analysis.

• Understanding of fixed asset accounting.

• Knowledge in banking and cash management.

• Experience with internal controls and audit support.

• Skills in process improvement.

• CPA certification preferred.

• Experience with SAP/Oracle Cloud preferred.

• Background in retail or manufacturing preferred.

• Knowledge of SOX compliance preferred.

• Familiarity with reporting software preferred.

• Experience with fixed asset accounting preferred.

• Previous experience in preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and budget analyses preferred.

• Knowledge and experience with SOX control environments preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• 401(k) matching.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Employee discounts.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Training programs available.

• Competitive compensation.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• A professional, enjoyable, and fast-paced work environment.