General Accountant

Job Description The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization’s accounting processes in accordance with GAAP. This role contributes to the monthly close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance, while ensuring the integrity of financial data and supporting business decision-making. ** Essential Functions ** Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Support the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and results are accurate Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts Assist with preparation of financial statements and internal reports Analyze financial data and provide variance explanations Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all accounting activities Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned Assist with cycle count processes, including coordination with operations and review of count results Support the excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory review process, including data preparation and analysis Investigate and help resolve discrepancies in inventory, production, and cost data Prepare and distribute routine reports to support operations and finance teams Assist with documentation and improvement of accounting processes and reporting tools Perform other duties as assigned. Performs daily review and reporting of inventory and labor activity Provides actionable analysis to identify and reduce Job Order Variances Makes assessments and recommendations based on review and analysis of variances to standards Resolves problems in an expeditious fashion Guides manufacturing in performing routine cycle counting activity and audits results Supports maintenance, review, and updates of standard costs Other duties as assigned ** Desirable Capabilities and Success Factors ** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 2–5 years of general accounting experience Knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, data analysis) Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Effective written and verbal communication skills Company Description Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr