General Ledger Accountant

Valiant Integrated Services•Remote,

15h

About The Position

The General Ledger Accountant maintains the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions in Costpoint. The role supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close; prepares journal entries and account reconciliations; and helps resolve general ledger discrepancies. It also supports external audits, processes cash receipts, manages fixed-asset accounting activities, creates bid proposal and marketing projects, and maintains records and statements for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in government contracting accounting processes, such as invoicing, general accounting, finance, account reconciliations, and analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; database and documentation control systems; and Excel VLOOKUP and Pivot Table functions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly when following up on unresolved issues.
Ability to adapt to change and consider new approaches to resolving issues.
Strong understanding of confidentiality matters.
Ability to multitask, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines, which may require working outside standard work hours.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of experience with Costpoint or another ERP system is preferable.

Responsibilities

Record, verify, consolidate, and enter transactions in Costpoint to ensure the integrity of accounting information.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries, including entries for prepaid expenses, workers compensation, interest expense, AR unbilled reclassifications, and labor and subcontractor accruals.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations, maintain the general ledger, and resolve discrepancies.
Support external audits by analyzing general ledger accounts and providing information to auditors.
Process, review, post, and reconcile cash receipts with Aging AR.
Process monthly fixed-asset additions and disposals, calculate depreciation, and prepare related journal entries.
Create bid proposal and marketing projects.
Maintain records and statements to support compliance with laws and regulations.
Communicate with appropriate departments or team members about errors identified in the general ledger.