General Ledger (GL) Accountant

Essential Functions and Primary Duties: 

The GL Accountant is responsible for assisting and supporting the internal accounting function at Myers & Stauffer LC.  This position will ensure accurate general ledger data entry, timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, support the monthly close process, and assist with General Ledger account reconciliations.

• Ensure accurate data entry for financial transactions

• Preparation of journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation

• Preparation of monthly General Ledger account reconciliations

• Produce financial reporting as required by management

• One or more of these core accounting functions:

  • Project revenue accounting (i.e. project setups, maintenance, revenue adjustments)

  • Project billing and accounts receivable (i.e. client invoices, payments)

  • Accounts Payable processing (i.e. vendor invoices, payments, expense report review)

• One or more of these related compliance functions:

  • Review of fixed assets ledgers, and preparation of property tax returns

  • State regulatory compliance reporting

  • Firm licensing requirements

• Assist with external and internal audit/review process

• Establish and adhere to financial accounting and internal control policies and procedures

• Special projects and other monthly close requirements as needed, in support of accounting team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, such as U.S. GAAP, required
• Specific experience in general ledger and month-end close preferred
• SOX experience preferred
• High degree of data entry accuracy, attention to detail, and organization of work required
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial information, identify inconsistencies and/or errors  required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines required
• Ability to self-manage workload and initiate tasks independently required
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with internal and external teams required
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills required
• Proven working knowledge of one or more corporate accounting functions (AR, AP, etc.) preferred
• CPA preferred
• Experience with Oracle and/or Unanet a plus
• Experience with revenue recognition under ASC606 a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting work experience
• Proficient use of applicable technology including Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc. are a daily requirement of this position)