Accountant. General Ledger

Functional Area: Finance
Required Experience: 2 years
Required Education: Bachelors DegreeJob Summary
Oversee and review system interfaces to general ledger and other related systems to ensure accuracy of data. Research and resolve suspense postings. Prepare and review monthly closing journal entries in the revenue area according to established deadlines. Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliation. Prepare variance analysis (e.g. actual vs. budget and actual vs. prior year) on a monthly basis. Supervise deliverables and work quality of subordinates, if any. Communicate approved policies and procedures to subordinates, if any, and ensure compliance. Research and resolve department-related questions, account analyses, etc. Interface with management and senior management regarding area-related policies and procedures and financial information. Serve as liaison with other departments. Participate in the development of an operational budget. Prepare schedules and documents as needed. Assist in the coordination of internal and external audits and preparation of supporting documentation and explanations. Design/reengineer and document processes to increase deliverable quality, reduce costs, increase efficiencies and improve overall effectiveness. Identify and incorporate world-class practices and methodologies; stay current in professional field. Role mode effective change resilience.Qualifications
Prepare financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis; distribute internally and externally as required.
Prepare profit & loss and balance sheet analyses on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Approve and post journal entries in accounting system. Review interfaces for accuracy; researches and resolves suspense postings.
Act as liaison to London and other parties as needed to ensure proper accounting and reporting of transactions. Test consolidated company records to ensure accuracy of WSL records and interface process. Prepare monthly closing journal entries according to established timeframes. Review all finance/treasury journal entries, research and resolve suspense postings to the general ledger. In conjunction with technical personnel, maintain general ledger system; ensure new data is entered correctly to roll up to appropriate departments. Maintain and account for all company benefit plans for all employees, retirees and COBRA participants. Reconcile the VEBA and prepare monthly financial statements, and calculate IBNR. Reconcile bank accounts; reconcile all outstanding checks; investigates and resolves issues. Good analytical/problem resolution skills; proactive personality. Good verbal /written communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to work independently as needed. Ability to be flexible to changing priorities and needs. Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment. Ability to overtime as needed.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA designation preferred. Master's degree preferred. Three to five years of accounting experience.
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