General Ledger Accountant

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join our corporate finance team. This role participates in the general ledger close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting for assigned areas of the accounting ledger. The position understands GAAP and is comfortable working independently to record, analyze, and report activity for accounting topics assigned to them. The successful individual will have a deep knowledge of the company’s ERP system, SyteLine, as well as Excel and other productivity tools to effectively perform. This role requires daily in-office presence at our corporate location Phoenix, Arizona area.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
4–5 years of general ledger accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
Strong understanding of GAAP.
ERP experience in a mid-market, manufacturing environment.
Advanced Excel skills — pivot tables, financial modeling, and the ability to build self-maintained reconciliation and reporting templates.
Strong analytical skills — both quantitative and qualitative.
Effective communicator — able to succinctly explain accounting activity and financial results to non-accounting stakeholders.
High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across a close cycle.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR requirements.
Must be able to work 40+ hours per week.
Sufficient verbal and written communication skills.
Good problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA credential or active CPA candidate.
Direct experience with Infor SyteLine.
Power BI or data visualization experience.

Responsibilities

Record journal entries to the general ledger for assigned functional areas, such as cash, prepaid obligations, payroll, debt, etc.
Perform month-end close duties in accordance with the close calendar, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and tie-out reporting.
Reconcile sub-ledger accounts to the general ledger for all assigned activities.
Maintain subsidiary schedules and support documentation for each assigned account.
Monitor and analyze account activity on an ongoing basis, investigating unusual items, trends, or movements warranting explanation.
Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules for Controller review.
Provide written variance analysis and commentary for assigned accounts and reporting entities.
Prepare and distribute management reports on monthly, and quarterly basis.
Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by management, auditors, or other stakeholders.
Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts at the account level.
Maintain and monitor controls pertaining to assigned ledger accounts and business processes; identify gaps and escalate recommendations to the Controller.
Perform compliance activities related to banking arrangements, tax reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and organized to professional standards.
Collaborate with internal departments to gather data, resolve coding discrepancies, and ensure complete and accurate accounting.
Support the implementation and adoption of Vena — the company's recently acquired FP&A platform — as it relates to GL-level budgeting, forecasting, and reporting workflows.