General Ledger Accountant
New Pig Corporation•Tipton, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The General Ledger Accountant supports the Accounting and Finance teams by maintaining accurate financial records and supporting timely monthly and annual financial close processes. This position prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts, reviews transactions, and assists with financial reporting while ensuring accounting activities follow company policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.
- General ledger, account reconciliation, month-end close, or financial reporting experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and standard accounting concepts
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize, prioritize, and complete work accurately under deadlines
- Ability to analyze account activity, investigate variances, and communicate findings clearly.
- Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, and research and resolve differences timely
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial close activities including accruals, allocations, and account analysis
- Review general ledger transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper account classification
- Assist with financial statements, management reports, audit schedules, and other accounting analyses as needed
- Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and operations teams to resolve accounting questions and ensure proper transaction flow
- Support fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accrued liability, intercompany transactions, and other recurring accounting processes as assigned
- Enter and maintain accounts payable transactions related to fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities accurately
- Assist with external audit requests by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to follow-up questions
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
