General Ledger Accountant

The Atlas Group • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Overview The General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for general accounting functions for select companies within our organization. Candidates will work with and assist the accounting team. This position will also cross-train in all aspects of accounts receivable and accounts payable. Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, amortization, and depreciation Provides monthly review and reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts. Perform monthly bank reconciliations Perform month/year-end closing tasks Audit Support for annual third-party audit Proficiency as backup for accounts receivable and accounts payable Identify and implement improvements in financial processes Proficiency using Docuware invoice storage system Provide consolidated information and reporting for all sites as requested. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the Atlas ERP system. Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance A minimum of three years experience, aerospace manufacturing preferred. ERP experience (Microsoft AX a plus). Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: Action oriented and seizes opportunities Strong understanding of GAAP Strong ability in managing and processing large quantities of data Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Microsoft Excel - intermediate proficient – V-Lookups & H-Lookups a plus Proactive and customer focused Build and maintain constructive relationships Efficient in communicating both orally and in writing with all levels of staff Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the Atlas ERP system.
• Action oriented and seizes opportunities
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Strong ability in managing and processing large quantities of data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Excel - intermediate proficient – V-Lookups & H-Lookups a plus
• Proactive and customer focused
• Build and maintain constructive relationships
• Efficient in communicating both orally and in writing with all levels of staff
• The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• A minimum of three years experience, aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• ERP experience (Microsoft AX a plus).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, amortization, and depreciation
• Provides monthly review and reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Perform month/year-end closing tasks
• Audit Support for annual third-party audit
• Proficiency as backup for accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes
• Proficiency using Docuware invoice storage system
• Provide consolidated information and reporting for all sites as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees