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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join our finance team. The General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of our general ledger, including but not limited to, preparing financial statements, maintaining balance sheet schedules, ledgers, bank reconciliations, and assisting with monthly closings and account analysis. You will also be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of all accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and be able to work collaboratively with our team to achieve financial objectives.
Responsibilities
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- Analyze budgets and create expense reports
- Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns
- Meet with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues
- Post customer checks, vendor payments, and bank transactions
- Reconcile bank and company accounts
- Review and implement financial policies
- Create periodical reports
- Conduct month-end and year-end closures
- Prepare documents for audits
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Proven work experience as a General Ledger Accountant
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
- Good understanding of financial and accounting procedures
- Experience with general ledger functions
- Strong analytical skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with general ledger functions?
- How do you ensure accuracy in your work?
- Can you discuss your experience with financial audits?
- How do you handle confidential information?
- Can you describe a time when you improved an accounting process?