What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Ledger (GL) Accountant position at Reliable Heating & Air?
Summary
The GL Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with GAAP through preparation and analysis of reports that track assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities. This role focuses on the integrity of the general ledger, month-end close processes, and financial reporting to support organizational decision-making.
Essential Functions
Month-End Close:
- Prepare and post journal entries, including prepaids, amortization schedules, accruals, depreciation, and reclassifications.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end close activities.
General Ledger Management:
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Validate and reconcile intercompany transactions and commissions payouts.
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Develop and manage financial reports, including trend analysis, revenue review, cost of goods sold (COGS), and inventory.
- Prepare and maintain asset schedules and ad hoc reports as requested.
- Provide daily cash forecasting and insights on future cash flow trends.
Compliance & Controls:
- Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Assist in internal and external audits by gathering required documentation.
- Support evaluation and improvement of internal controls.
Cross-Functional Support:
- Collaborate with operational departments to provide financial insights and address areas of concern.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and respond to financial inquiries.
Other Duties:
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the finance team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 2 - 4 years of experience in general ledger accounting or related field.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and ability to manage large data sets.
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong time management and multitasking abilities.
Please note that any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review (as applicable).
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