What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Ledger Accountant position at Kernutt Stokes?
Company Overview
Join our dynamic and growing team at Kernutt Stokes, a local accounting firm dedicated to excellence. We’re seeking a full-time General Ledger Accountant with payroll experience to join our close-knit team and support our Accounting and Payroll/Benefits functions. This role offers a hybrid work schedule after an initial probationary period, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds—working from home on Mondays and Fridays and in our Eugene office the rest of the week.
Summary
As our new General Ledger Accountant, you’ll report to and work closely with our CFO to handle various accounting and payroll tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and innovative team that values your contributions.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly general ledger journal entries and reconciliations for month-end and year-end close.
- Help prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
- Conduct data analytics for different departments within the firm.
- Process monthly payroll and other benefit-related payments accurately and on time.
- Administer employee benefits, including enrollments.
- Assist HR in providing onboarding and training for new employees on policies, internal procedures, and regulations.
- Support the annual compensation committee with modeling and compensation research.
- Organize physical and digital files for employee documents, benefits, and timekeeping records.
- Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
- Develop models to aid in decision-making.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong tech skills. Advanced Excel skills required.
- Solid technical accounting skills, with an understanding of GAAP.
- Experience in payroll preparation.
- Proficiency in computer software; experience with Sage Intacct is a plus.
- Great interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships at all levels.
- Discretion in handling confidential business matters and information.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- At least 2 years of full-cycle accounting and payroll experience.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in accounting, finance, or economics.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary starting from $65,000 per year, depending on experience.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you’re friendly, reliable, dedicated, trustworthy, and have a can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 5% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Full-cycle accounting and payroll: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Associate or bachelor's Degree (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Eugene, OR 97401 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Eugene, OR 97401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000
