General Ledger Accountant

Ancestry•Lehi, UT

1d•$56,300 - $70,380•Remote

About The Position

Ancestry is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive General Ledger Accountant to join our growing Finance team. Reporting directly to an Accounting Manager, this role will play a key part in supporting the financial operations of Ancestry's emerging businesses, including partnerships with professional genealogists. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys combining core accounting fundamentals with analytical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
1-2 years of accounting experience required
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required
Must be self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented
Must have great verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

CPA-eligible or working towards a CPA is desirable
Experience with Oracle, TM1, and Tableau is desirable

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate records for all assigned areas, including recording journal entries for key processes
Perform monthly accounting close procedures
Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
Analyze month-over-month fluctuations and forecast-to-actual variances for assigned accounts
Improve efficiency and effectiveness of existing processes and controls
Perform various controls over financial reporting
Perform in-depth calculations and analyses related to numerous third-party royalty agreements
Coordinate with business partners and Financial, Planning, & Analysis teams to ensure strong communication & integration among groups
Work with third-party vendors to reconcile and validate royalty calculations
Perform clerical duties related to customer accounts, sales & refunds, requesting new vendors, invoice processing for contractors, check payments, and other expense approvals
Provide and communicate accurate and timely information for decision-making to management
Work with both external and internal auditors
Assist with other projects as deemed necessary