General Ledger Accountant
About The Position
Afognak Native Corporation has an opportunity for a General Ledger Accountant in our corporate office in Huntsville, AL. The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for examining, analyzing and reconciling financial transactions, in a multi-company structure. Individuals will apply knowledge and experience to determine the appropriate accounting treatment related to various transactions. Utilize knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulations, company policy and procedures, and other authoritative guidance to complete monthly, quarterly and year-end journal entries. Plans, organizes and ensures timely completion of monthly and year-end financial closing within established timelines. Plans, reviews, and ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reconciliations of accounts by selecting the proper accounting treatment and maintaining documentation for audit trails as required or requested. Analyzes and evaluates information, presents findings, and/or recommends courses of action to management. Work independently, or with little supervision to identify, research and reconcile account variances by conducting a detailed analysis of trial balances applying GAAP to ensure accuracy of work product. Collaborate across functional areas to improve daily work and month-end processes and procedures to ensure accurate and complete information. Reconcile monthly bank statements with the company’s accounting records, identifying any discrepancies between the two. Ensure the timely resolution of any reconciliation issues by communicating with internal departments. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field
- One (1) to two (2) years related experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of general accepted accounting practices (GAAP)
- Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data
- Intermediate skills working with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Proven ability to work as a team player as well as independently with limited supervision
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle stressful situations
- Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Nice To Haves
- CostPoint accounting software experience preferred
Responsibilities
- examining, analyzing and reconciling financial transactions, in a multi-company structure
- determining the appropriate accounting treatment related to various transactions
- complete monthly, quarterly and year-end journal entries
- Plans, organizes and ensures timely completion of monthly and year-end financial closing within established timelines
- Plans, reviews, and ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reconciliations of accounts by selecting the proper accounting treatment and maintaining documentation for audit trails as required or requested
- Analyzes and evaluates information, presents findings, and/or recommends courses of action to management
- identify, research and reconcile account variances by conducting a detailed analysis of trial balances applying GAAP to ensure accuracy of work product
- Collaborate across functional areas to improve daily work and month-end processes and procedures to ensure accurate and complete information
- Reconcile monthly bank statements with the company’s accounting records, identifying any discrepancies between the two
- Ensure the timely resolution of any reconciliation issues by communicating with internal departments
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
