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Job Overview:

General Ledger Accountant Sr. is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. The General Ledger Accountant Sr. monitors and enters transactions into the general ledger as well as sub ledgers. The Accountant Sr. creates and enters journal entries and performs complex account reconciliations. Additionally, the G/L Accountant serves as a primary point of contact for external auditors.

Essential Responsibilities:

General Ledger

Maintain integrity of ledgers and transactions.
Partner with other departments to coordinate monthly close
Prepares and enters complex journal entries and account reconciliations
Prepares of monthly financial statements
Reviews and analyzes various accounts utilizing variance reporting
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
Primary point of contact for external auditors
Assist in training of staff accountants

Accounting System Maintenance

Investigate and conduct “root cause” analysis on transactional posting errors occurring through various system feeds
Collaborates with IS in taking corrective action on resolving system issues and defining system requirements for program modifications
Assists in the analysis of the system posting processes and provides recommendations for improvements
Interacts with other Finance Groups (AP, AR, VPC) in identifying system related issues within their environment

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of major accounting concepts
Efficient research and problem solving skills
Articulate communicator and analytical thinker
Professional phone demeanor
Excellent writing skills
Detail-oriented and quick thinker

Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses:

Minimum 3 – 5 years of general accounting experience
Utilization of Microsoft Office programs
BA in Accounting

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

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