General Ledger Accountant

General Ledger Accountant

Position Summary

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for assigned accounting functions and processes within the Finance Department. This position plays a key role in performing general accounting tasks, particularly in support of month-end and year-end close activities.  Additionally, the role may provide backup support to the Accounts Payable team for invoice processing. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

The firm has one available position in either Austin, TX; Atlanta; GA; Dover, OH; or Portland, OR. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs.  Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions and Position

• Perform month-end and year-end account closing activities and account reconciliations

• Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals

• Perform analysis for various general ledger accounts

• Review bank and credit card statement activity for discrepancies

• Monitors daily bank activity

• Provide backup and support to various functions within the Finance Department, including assisting the Accounts Payable team with invoice processing as needed. The time dedicated to these tasks will vary, though they will not be a primary responsibility

• Respond to and prepare ad hoc reports and any other request by management

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, in accounting or finance

• 1-3 years of related accounting experience, or appropriate balance of education and work experience

• Prior experience in a professional services firm a plus and/or CPA license is a plus

• Display strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather information, conduct analyses, present findings, and create solutions.

• Sound understanding of financial concepts and ability to calculate figures and amounts for financial statements.

• Superior organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.

• Strong computer skills, including solid skills in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular with Excel, as well as experience using accounting software systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why work with us?

Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally.  We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.

We’re leading the way to a better future of work culture. 

• Increased number of paid holidays per year

• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions

• Flexible working hours and work arrangements

• Remote and hybrid opportunities

• Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace

The benefits of joining our team

• Strong growth opportunities

• Competitive benefits package

• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing

• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan

• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration

• Dress for your day policy

• Resources of a national firm

• Compensation $62,000 to $68,000 depending on experience.  More is possible if experience dictates.

Get to know us better!

Hello! We’re Novogradac & Company LLP, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac & Company LLP is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Ready to learn more?

To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website:   https://www.novoco.com/careers  

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k). 

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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