GL Accountant

Betts Company•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Betts Company is seeking a highly skilled General Ledger Accountant to join our team! The General Ledger Accountant works directly with the Controller to support the company’s financial operations. This role helps ensure financial reports are accurate and completed on time by handling daily accounting tasks, assisting with month-end closing, and completing key reconciliations. The General Ledger Accountant also helps keep the general ledger accurate and supports the Controller with financial analysis, internal controls, and process improvements. Betts is a family-owned company in business for over 150 years and proudly serves the transportation and other industrial markets through its two business units – Betts Spring Manufacturing and Betts Truck Parts & Service. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, vacation time, and paid holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger structure
Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations, fixed asset management, month-end close, and both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Proficient in Excel and accounting systems; ERP experience a plus
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and support leadership

Nice To Haves

Public Accounting experience is a plus.
Proficient in Excel and accounting systems; ERP experience a plus

Responsibilities

Embraces The Betts Way framework and leads by example.
Support the Controller in managing daily accounting operations and ensuring compliance with internal policies and GAAP
Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations across all accounts
Perform fixed asset accounting and monthly reconciliation of the fixed asset subledger
Assist with month-end close including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger review
Prepare monthly financial reports, account analysis, and variance explanations for Controller review
Support the Controller in managing internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accounting practices align with operational goals
Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives and assist in maintaining internal controls
Provide backup support to other accounting staff as needed and assist with special projects as assigned by the Controller