General Ledger Accountant II

The General Ledger Accountant performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant focus on General Ledger accounting.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review accounts payable batches for proper general ledger coding and overall accuracy.
• Participates in internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
• Prepares federal, state, and local returns and other reporting requirements.
• Maintains fixed asset program.
• Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations for all subsidiaries bank statements.
• Prepare appropriate accruals after revenue and expense accounts.
• Performs month-end close procedures.
• Reconciles general accounts and subsidiary ledgers, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses.
• Prepares external audit materials and external financial reporting.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Completes cost accounting allocations
• Prepares balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience required in general ledger computerized accounting systems in addition to experience in accounts payable, receivables, payroll and fixed assets.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of accounting practices to understand and interpret various accounting systems.
• Working knowledge of all accounting functions required, including Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and fixed assets.
• Working knowledge of computerized general ledger accounting software programs.
• High level proficiency in Excel and Word applications; working knowledge of PowerPoint software preferred.

Skills:

• Attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and math skills.
• 10-key by touch.
• Experience with computerized general ledger software
• Strong organizational skills.
• High level proficiency in spreadsheet applications and basic word processing.

Abilities:

• Ability to analyze financial reports and prepare accounting reports.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Equipment Operated:

• Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephone system including postage machine. etc.

Work Environment:

• Position is in a well-lighted office environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder. Some bending, stooping, and lifting up to 15 pounds.

Safety:

• All employees are responsible for complying with safe and healthful work practices as outlined in the Company's Employee Safety and Injury and Illness Prevention Program and policies and procedures specific to their department needs.

Salary Description

$69,640 - $92,000 / year