What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant-General Ledger position at CAREER FOUNDATIONS INC.?
Career Foundations, Inc is seeking a Senior Accountant- General Ledger for one of our best clients. Our client is an international Life Sciences company offering outstanding salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely most of the time!
- Prepare and maintain monthly GL journal entries with sufficient documentation, providing a
clear audit trail
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and analyzed on a monthly basis, with
appropriate supporting documentation, and with regular follow-up on any aged items
- Analyze GL account activity and prepare monthly trend analyses
- Prepare organized ad hoc Excel reports on an as-needed basis
- Meet individual objectives and contribute to the achievement of the team's overall objectives
- Willing to be an integral part of a positive, results-oriented work environment, building
- partnerships and modeling teamwork
Qualifications/Skills :
• Driven and committed – able to work independently and with others to meet deadlines while
managing conflicting demands
• Team player – demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team
• Strong analytical skills – able to identify anomalies in data and analyze them quickly and effectively
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset – has the capacity to provide pragmatic solutions and the drive
to see these through to a successful conclusion
• Open and communicative – able to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, both within
and outside Finance
• Advanced Excel skills required
Knowledge and Experience:
• At least 2 years of public accounting experience
• Solid understanding of US GAAP
• Strong background in working in accounting for a large company; international experience preferred
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion Applications is a plus
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000