General Ledger Accountant Job Description

General Ledger Accountant Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join our team.

Reconcile credit card statements, intercompany GL accounts, monthly bank reconciliations;
Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data;
Participate in financial and regulatory audits & compliance;
Analyzes and reports on monthly balance sheet and P & L fluctuations;
Prepare, review and analyze General Ledger accounts and reconciliations;
Helps prepare monthly financial statements;
Working knowledge of Timberline/Sage software;
Moderate experience in cost and/or construction accounting a plus;
Strong organizational skills;
Assists in all aspects of accounting as needed;
AR/AP experience is preferred but not required;
Maintains all A/P, A/R, AND G/L accounting documents and reports;
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or similar field;
Ensures timely and accurate payment to vendors;
Assists in preparation of supporting schedules for SEC filings.

Focused individual with strong planning, multi-tasking and organizational skills;
JET Reporting and POS software, Truvi, experience a plus;
Must have experience with Microsoft Navision;
Sharp attention to detail with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
Extensive skills in Microsoft Excel;
Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills;
Strong analytical skills, problem resolution, and a good understanding of accounting functions in accordance with GAAP;
3+ years of experience in General Ledger Accounting;
3-5 years winery accounting experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
A minimum of three-years experience in accounting;
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented;
Ability to work on multiple entities;
Bachelor‘s degree in accounting or related business discipline is preferred;
Experience with billing & A/R, G/L, accounts reconciliations, cash management and month-end closing.