GL Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

General Ledger Accountant (SAP Required)

Ready to bring your SAP expertise and accounting knowledge to a growing organization? We'd love to hear from you! Our client, a well-established organization in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys owning the month-end close process, and has a strong background working within SAP. As the General Ledger Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing financial analyses, reconciling accounts, and supporting accurate and timely financial reporting. Responsibilities As the General Ledger Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and posting journal entries in SAP to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Performing monthly general ledger account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Analyzing financial results and researching account variances
• Maintaining balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation
• Preparing financial reports and assisting with internal management reporting
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
• Assisting with external audits and providing requested documentation
• Partnering with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
• Supporting special projects, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives within SAP

Qualifications To be considered for this position, candidates should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of general ledger accounting experience
• Required experience working within SAP
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization

Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected organization that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to work with a strong finance team, leverage your SAP expertise, and contribute to the overall success of the organization's accounting operations. If you're looking for a position that offers challenge, stability, and long-term career development, this could be the perfect fit. Interested? Apply today-we'd love to connect with you!

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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