Accountant, General Ledger
About The Position
GFT is seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join its Accounting Team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance in the office. As part of the Strategic Services team, the Accountant helps support GFT’s global operations and contributes to an efficient, high-performing accounting function. The successful candidate will maintain the integrity of financial records and support the month-end close process. The role involves preparing journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring accurate general ledger recording, investigating discrepancies, and helping maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies. The Accountant will also collaborate with other teams on process improvements, support audits, and contribute to ad hoc projects, reporting, and financial analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and formula troubleshooting.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management.
- Professional, positive, and team-oriented approach.
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Public accounting audit experience is highly preferred.
- Experience working in large, multi-entity and/or multi-currency environments.
- Experience working in high-volume data environments.
- Familiarity with accounting and payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, or Deltek VantagePoint.
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
Responsibilities
- Prepare general ledger journal entries, account analyses, and reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure records are accurate and current.
- Coordinate and execute the monthly close process, resolving discrepancies and verifying transactions according to close calendar timelines.
- Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between accounting records, bank accounts, and the general ledger, including issues of moderate complexity.
- Develop knowledge of relevant systems and accounting rules, and use system reporting to troubleshoot issues.
- Help ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Partner with other teams to identify and implement process improvements.
- Participate in ad hoc projects, reporting, and financial analysis as needed.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Wellness programs.
- Parental leave.
- Pet insurance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Paid-time-off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, including access to internal and external training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
