General Ledger Accountant

NAVEX • Lake Oswego, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

NAVEX is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join their high-performing Accounting team. This role is key in the financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely presentation of balance sheet and income statement activity. The position offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a growing company and supports the Accounting team in key activities such as month-end close, year-end reporting and audits, as well as process improvements. This position also requires working in collaboration with various departments. The role is a hybrid role, working within an engaged, collaborative team.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of experience in public accounting or industry (SaaS or software company preferred)
• Proficiency with business software (Microsoft Word and Excel required, NetSuite a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• An intellectual curiosity that seeks opportunities to learn and improve
• Exceptional problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities with the ability to adapt to change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and a commitment to collaborate
• Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through
• AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or progress toward a CPA license is a plus (we support team members pursuing CPA certification)

Responsibilities

• Ensure all journal entries are posted timely and supporting schedules are adequately documented
• Analyze and record cash and debt activity, manage fixed assets, and journal various recurring and non-recurring transactions
• Manage the completion and analysis of assigned balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with financial close deadlines
• Perform detailed variance analysis on GL account activity, investigating month-over-month variances and present findings to executive management
• Perform end-to-end cash management responsibilities
• Support the external audit process by preparing documentation and answering questions, including for international statutory audits
• Continuously identify and develop solutions for process efficiency to improve operations and productivity, escalating issues and presenting recommendations to management
• Perform ad hoc technical accounting research to ensure accurate accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Facilities
• Identify and implement use-cases where Artificial Intelligence can enhance and make more efficient our existing processes and procedures

Benefits

• Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match.
• High-Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career.
• Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement.
• Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth.
• Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact.

What This Job Offers

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