General Ledger Accountant
Beowulf Electricity & Data • Hawesville, Kentucky • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Site Controller, this role supports day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and on-site financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of general ledger processes, maintains accurate financial records, and promotes compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support the Site Controller with daily accounting operations, month-end close activities, and timely financial reporting.
· Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, reclassifications, and other recurring or adjusting entries.
· Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather supporting data, analyze account activity, and resolve accounting issues.
· Support the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and budget-to-actual variances.
· Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.
· Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
· Identify and implement process and control improvements that enhance the efficiency, consistency, and accuracy of accounting operations.
· Respond to financial information requests from internal stakeholders, external auditors, and other authorized parties.
· Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
· Assist with fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
· Perform bank, cash, and other assigned account reconciliations.
· Maintain organized accounting documentation in accordance with record-retention requirements.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
· Two or more years of general ledger, corporate, or site accounting experience.
· Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with an ERP system is preferred.
· Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP or equivalent lookup functions, and data analysis.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $66,000–$85,000 per year (median ~$77,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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