What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Ledger Accountant position at PLANET AID INC?
Planet Aid seeks a General Ledger Accountant responsible for managing financial reporting, reconciling accounts, and maintaining daily cash balance accuracy. Key duties include working on month-end close processes, supporting audits, managing NetSuite operations, mentoring staff, and serving as backup for the Controller.
Key Responsabilities:
- Reconcile Planet Aid bank accounts and prepare financial reports for the CFO.
- Produce daily cash balance reports.
- Update and reconcile Planet Aid Thrift Store revenue.
- Reconcile and track Garson and Shaw commission payments.
- Monitor leases and track interest on all Planet Aid property loans.
- Provide backup and support throughout the annual audit as requested; upload information to the auditor’s database; meet with auditors weekly to ensure items are submitted timely and arcuately.
- Manage the NetSuite accounting system suite and update GL accounts, units, and reports.
- Train and mentor current and new staff in the accounting department as directed by the Controller.
- Run month-end close process with NetSuite and associated applications, ensuring timely and accurate reports are provided to management.
- Serve as backup to the Controller as needed.
- Serve as backup to the credit card system, Travel Bank, as needed.
- Manage the Solar system invoicing process and reconcile accounts connected to this activity.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Two-year college degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
- 5 years of similar or related experience in accounting.
- Expert-level computer skills and applications such as Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook.
- Strong business and financial skills, including financial planning, budgeting and financial reporting.
About Planet Aid:
Founded in 1997, Planet Aid is a non-profit organization that supports development projects worldwide. In addition to operating a clothes-recycling program in the US, Planet Aid uses proceeds from recycling, grants, and donations to support education, health, community development, and small enterprise programs across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Learn more at www.planetaid.org.
Benefits: Planet Aid offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, sick days, and vacations.
Planet Aid is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
