General Ledger (GL) Accountant

GL AccountantThe GL Accountant is responsible for assisting and supporting the internal accounting function at Myers & Stauffer LC. This position will ensure accurate general ledger data entry, timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, support the monthly close process, and assist with General Ledger account reconciliations.Essential Functions and Primary Duties:Ensure accurate data entry for financial transactionsPreparation of journal entries with appropriate supporting documentationPreparation of monthly General Ledger account reconciliationsProduce financial reporting as required by managementOne or more of these core accounting functions:Project revenue accounting (i.e. project setups, maintenance, revenue adjustments)Project billing and accounts receivable (i.e. client invoices, payments)Accounts Payable processing (i.e. vendor invoices, payments, expense report review)One or more of these related compliance functions:Review of fixed assets ledgers, and preparation of property tax returnsState regulatory compliance reportingFirm licensing requirementsAssist with external and internal audit/review processEstablish and adhere to financial accounting and internal control policies and proceduresSpecial projects and other monthly close requirements as needed, in support of accounting team.Preferred Qualifications:Strong knowledge of accounting principles, such as U.S. GAAP, requiredSpecific experience in general ledger and month-end close preferredSOX experience preferredHigh degree of data entry accuracy, attention to detail, and organization of work requiredAbility to analyze and interpret financial information, identify inconsistencies and/or errors requiredStrong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines requiredAbility to self-manage workload and initiate tasks independently requiredStrong communication skills to work effectively with internal and external teams requiredExcellent critical thinking and analytical skills requiredProven working knowledge of one or more corporate accounting functions (AR, AP, etc.) preferredCPA preferredExperience with Oracle and/or Unanet a plusExperience with revenue recognition under ASC606 a plusMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field1-3 years of relevant accounting work experienceProficient use of applicable technology including Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc. are a daily requirement of this position)About UsMyers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management and consulting services to government-sponsored health care programs (primarily state Medicaid agencies, and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services). We have 45+ years of experience assisting our government clients with complex health care reimbursement and provider compliance issues, operate 21 offices and have over 900 associates nationwide.At Myers and Stauffer, you will have a career that is rewarding while also supporting our state and federal government health and human service clients that focus on those in need. We are committed to providing our employees with professional growth and development opportunities, a diverse, dynamic, challenging work environment, and a strong and visionary leadership team. Our firm takes pride in the welcoming and collaborative culture we have throughout our offices. We are always willing to discuss potential flexibility that an employee may need to better suit their work-life wellbeing.What We Offer:Health, Dental, and Vision insurance along with other competitive employee benefits for eligible associatesVacation time, sick time, and paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave and available support resources401K with company matching for eligible employeesTuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid volunteer community service time, mentor program, and a variety of other employee programs and perksA combination of technical and leadership development training at each career milestoneUp to six counseling sessions per year for eligible employees through our Employee Assistance ProgramWe understand that changing or learning a new industry can discourage strong candidates from applying. Please do not hesitate to apply, as you may be the right fit for this position or another position we have open.