Staff GL Accountant

Hajoca Corporation•Whitemarsh Township, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff GL Accountant supports accurate financial reporting and operational accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of Profit Centers. They are responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, inventory and accrual analysis, fixed asset accounting, month-end close responsibilities, and financial variance investigation. Working closely with Profit Center Managers (PCMs), senior accounting team members, and leadership, the Staff GL Accountant researches financial discrepancies, supports accurate reporting, and helps maintain strong accounting discipline across Hajoca.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or in a related field, or relevant work experience.
2 or more years of experience in accounting or a related field.
Possess a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Possess strong technical accounting and reconciliation skills.
Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets and perform financial analysis.
Be able to understand operational drivers behind financial results and investigate unusual financial activity.
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to communicate professionally and effectively with operational leadership and internal business partners.
Demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Be able to work independently while also collaborating within a team environment.
Be coachable with a willingness to learn and take on increased responsibility over time.
Be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Have experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes (preferred).
Have experience working in a decentralized or operationally-focused business environment (a plus).
Have public accounting experience (welcomed, but not required).

Responsibilities

Maintain ownership of assigned accounting responsibilities for a portfolio of Profit Centers, including month-end close activities and financial analysis.
Prepare and complete balance sheet account reconciliations and research unreconciled differences in a timely manner.
Analyze financial activity, investigate variances, and support accurate financial reporting for assigned profit centers.
Analyze and reconcile annual physical inventory results, investigate discrepancies, and assist with related financial reporting and reserve analysis.
Prepare and review accruals, journal entries, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process.
Maintain responsibility for fixed asset accounting, reconciliations, and adherence to company capitalization policies.
Research unusual financial activity and partner with Profit Center Managers and operational leadership to resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.
Address financial and accounting questions from assigned profit centers in a timely and professional manner.
Help develop and maintain efficient accounting processes and strong financial controls within areas of responsibility.
Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.