General Ledger Accountant

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS•Austin, TX

1d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The General Ledger Accountant maintains the integrity of the organization’s financial records through accurate preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions. The position supports month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes and helps ensure compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and audit requirements. It also supports financial reporting, internal controls, accounting procedures, and related accounting functions as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in General Business or with an Accounting concentration.
Four or more years of experience processing and reconciling general ledger tasks and activities.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Understanding of basic accounting fundamentals, including debits and credits.
Excellent math skills and the ability to analyze figures, with aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
Computer literacy and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Advanced knowledge of PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.
Customer-service focus, experience successfully handling complex issues, and demonstrated communication skills.
Organized, thorough, reliable, and consistent.
Ability to work independently of a direct supervisor.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
Review and analyze account activity for accuracy and completeness.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.
Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Reconcile bank, investment, prepaid, accrual, fixed asset, and liability accounts.
Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring entries are accurately recorded and deadlines are met.
Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, respond to auditor requests, and assist with audit recommendations and internal control improvements.
Generate and review financial reports for management, analyze actual-to-budget variances, and assist with management reports and financial presentations.
Follow GAAP and organizational accounting policies and support compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
Assist with documenting and improving accounting procedures and internal controls.
Assist Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Fixed Asset accounting functions as needed.
Review and approve system transactions submitted by end users or Accounts Payable.
Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.