General Ledger Accountant
ExternalFull-timeRemote1mo ago
ComplianceDocumentationExcelPayrollProcess ImprovementSAFe
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Responsibilities
- The GL Accountant works closely with AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A to ensure complete and accurate financial records in accordance with IFRS, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
- General Ledger & Close
- Prepare and post standard and adjusting journal entries (accruals, prepaids, reclasses, allocations)
- Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities in accordance with the close calendar
- Maintain accurate balances across GL accounts and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation
- Accounting Areas
- Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets (capitalization, depreciation, amortization, disposals)
- Prepaids, accruals, GR/IR, leasing and operating expense accounts
- Lead intercompany invoice posting, variance analysis, and reconciliation of all intercompany balances
- Perform GR/IR (goods receipt/invoice receipt) clearing three times per month
- Support transfer pricing calculation
- Support distributor stock rotation accounting
- Support the periodic fixed assets review process; track fixed asset email requests received in the inbox; and coordinate asset information updates in SAP
- Analysis & Reporting
- Perform variance analysis versus prior period, investigate and explain fluctuations
- Assist with cash, net debt, and working capital analysis as required
- Controls, Audit & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation standards
- Support external audits, internal audits, and statutory reporting by providing schedules and explanations
- Participate in process reviews to strengthen controls and improve close efficiency
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Prepare and review postings in SAP (S/4HANA)
- Support process improvement initiatives within Record‑to‑Report (R2R)
- Assist with system enhancements, new account setup, and master data maintenance as required
- Leverage AI for process and efficiency improvement
- Key Qualifications and Skills
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 2-3 years of general ledger or core accounting experience
- Experience in a multinational or manufacturing environment preferred
- Technical Skills
- Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems
- Understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (reconciliations, pivots, analysis)
- Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
- Ability to work independently and meet close deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and problem‑solving capability
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Finance and Operations
- WHY WORK FOR US?
- OUR PEOPLE - OUR POWER
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