Senior General Ledger Accountant
Onsite | Melville, NY
Position Summary
General Ledger Accountant is responsible for assisting with the month end close process for a newly acquired company, working with various stakeholders (both internal and outsourced) to achieve timely and accurate results and utilizing technical accounting skills to ensure that transactions are appropriately accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Manage daily accounting operations to ensure the accuracy of general ledger. Review flux and trend analyses of financial statements data monthly.
Responsible for month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and uploading period results into corporate ERP system
Prepare and review account reconciliations. Coordinate with onshore and offshore teams to determine the proper accounting treatment of business transactions and resolve any aging items.
Support internal and external audits, as well as external reporting activities.
Assess current SOX controls to ensure adequacy. Identify and implement any new controls on existing or new processes, including updating/creating process documentation, collaborating with business process owners, etc.
Review complex and unusual transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
Assist with merger and acquisition accounting and integration, including Opening Balance Sheet, Purchase Accounting, Policy review and compliance.
Lead ad hoc projects and drive them to completion with minimal supervision.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related Business discipline
4+ years of related experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Systems aptitude with strong Excel skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed CPA
Industry / Corporate Accounting experience
Experience in Public Accounting
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