GL Accountant

Astral Health & Beauty Inc • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Astral Health & Beauty is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented General Ledger (GL) Accountant for its Accounting and Finance team. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, this hybrid role requires three days in the office. The GL Accountant maintains the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, contributes to the month-end close, and prepares monthly financial statements. The role calls for an accounting professional who takes ownership of assigned work and delivers accurate financial information on schedule.

Responsibilities span monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; journal entries and account maintenance; monthly financial reporting and variance analysis; balance sheet reconciliations; audit support and internal controls; and process improvement. The accountant works with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting matters, and may assist with special projects and financial analysis. Success is measured by the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and audit-readiness of financial information and deliverables.

Astral Health & Beauty is a multi-brand beauty company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta. Its portfolio includes Aloette, COSMEDIX, PÜR, and butter LONDON. The company describes its brands as cruelty-free and its products as focused on natural and plant-based skin care and color cosmetics. Astral states that it promotes equal opportunity in employment without discrimination on protected or other non-merit-based grounds, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of professional accounting experience, preferably with direct general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly financial statements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial data analysis.
• Experience working with an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring month-end deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-brand environment.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Experience identifying and implementing accounting process improvements or automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities in accordance with the close calendar and deadlines.
• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and other month-end adjustments.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are recorded accurately in the appropriate accounting period.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger schedules and supporting documentation.
• Investigate unusual activity, account discrepancies, and accounting errors, and drive issues through resolution.
• Prepare or support monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
• Review monthly financial results for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate account classification.
• Perform month-over-month and budget-to-actual variance analysis and investigate significant variances.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting packages for management.
• Ensure reporting complies with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare timely, accurate balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation for assigned accounts, which may include bank accounts, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve reconciling items promptly and maintain clear documentation and audit trails.
• Support annual financial statement audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation.
• Follow and support accounting procedures and internal controls, and maintain organized, audit-ready financial records.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of close, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and other departments to research and resolve accounting matters.
• Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and other accounting responsibilities as needed.
• Take accountability for assigned accounts and deliverables with minimal follow-up.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior