Accountant I - General Ledger
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The Accountant I - General Ledger is an entry level professional with knowledge of General Ledger principles, practices, concepts, and theories. The incumbent is responsible for performing day to day activities including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of routine journal entries. The nature of their General Ledger work is standard with little complexity and tends to have some precedent. The incumbent receives moderate level of guidance and direction and works under general supervision to complete assigned processes or activities, in accordance with department practices. The incumbent may identify improvements to General Ledger activities and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and reporting
Analyze transactions for accuracy; calculate, create, and process routine journals to ensure the accuracy of financial information; perform reconciliations of various accounting information and / or systems
Monitor, maintain, and ensure compliance with all SOX documented controls in General Ledger area; provide support and analysis of accounting data for management and for audit inquiries
Apply defined General Ledger approaches, utilize appropriate standards, procedures, and processes to complete tasks; provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders in response to questions pertaining to General Ledger
Provide communication and regular updates on assigned tasks as requested by the General Ledger Supervisor and senior staff; identify risks in delivery and actively support business development objectives
Support the General Ledger Supervisor with the development and implementation of appropriate metrics to manage business risks and improve decision making; consider future implications beyond an immediate problem
Participate in the analysis of historical data and identify trends to increase accountability and improve decision making for General Ledger, and contribute to the development of reports to effectively communicate insights that can impact Finance and the broader organization
Actively engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance General Ledger service delivery and processes; assist with process automation and design by identifying areas to reduce routine manual tasks
Participate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance / streamline current operations
Champion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence
Qualifications
Required Education, Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting
0-3+ years of related experience
Experience with Financial Systems / SAP preferred
Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required
Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
Ability to exercise judgment with little direction / guidance but also knows when to escalate to the General Ledger Supervisor
Knowledge of GAAP, Internal Control processes
Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
Licenses and Certifications
CPA or meets the requirements to sit for the CPA exam preferred
Key Competencies
BEHAVIORAL
Building Partnerships
Leading Teams
Business Acumen
Communication
Courage
Building Self-Insight
Driving for Results
Energizing the Organization
Driving Execution
Building Trusting Relationships
Driving Innovation
Planning and Organizing
Safety
Establishing Strategic Direction
TECHNICAL
Core Accounting
Financial Reporting & Data Analysis
Industry & Business Knowledge
Risk Management
Business Partnering
Project & Change Management
Financial Transaction Management
Financial Systems
Governance & Internal Control
Regulatory Accounting
May perform other duties as assigned.
Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.
General Ledger Accountant • Pineville, LA, US