JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: General Ledger Specialist
Position Purpose:
Ensure that transactions of the business have been properly accounted for and accurately reflect the company's accounting process. Maintain current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports. Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents. Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Data Accuracy - Responsible for the financial data that is recorded and reported to the business through the General Ledger having the highest degree of accuracy with minimal error rates and delivered to the business at the specified time
- Report and Analyze Financial Information - Responsible for weekly reporting of the current state of the business provided at the specified time
- Support Monthly and Annual Close Processes - Responsible for period end closing to include the posting of inventory, depreciation, period accrual, payroll download, sales commissions and all other general ledger entries. In addition, this position is responsible for preparing month end financial reports, maintaining the balance sheet and distribution of reports to the management team within the specified time
- Reconcile Accounts - Responsible for reconciliation of cash accounts on a daily basis. All other account reconciliation is processed and reviewed at the end of each period. Special reconciliation as specified by the business leaders.
- Prepare Journal Entries - Responsible for making all journal entries throughout and at the end of the period.
- Sales and Use Tax - Responsible for ensuring that we have active exemption certificates on file and tax submission to the states where we have Nexxus through Avalara Tax Software. This is a coordinated effort with AR and AP personnel.
- Assist with and be backup for Payroll Processing.
- Other Activities as Assigned - From time to time, we have associates absent from work, requiring that other team members support that position if needed. In this role, you are responsible for supporting other team members when they are absent from work.
EDUCATION:
BA/BS degree in Accounting, College degree not required but very helpful along with experience
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficient with Excel, Word and GAP processes
- Experience with MS Access a plus
- Detail oriented with exceptional communication skills
- Five (5) years of experience in accounting for a manufacturing environment including the processing of payroll.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must be able to move about freely, climb, stoop, reach, and or move/push objects.
- Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time, operate keyboard for computer data input and retrieval.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and have good listening skills.
We offer a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees including PTO,
health, vision, dental, and life insurance, and a 401k plan with 75% employer match in a
Drug Free, Equal Employment Opportunity environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
