Job Summary:

The General Ledger Accountant I plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and providing valuable financial insights. They are responsible for posting journal entries and participating in month-end and year-end closing processes. Additionally, they contribute to financial analysis and reporting, internal controls and compliance, and process improvement initiatives. 

Responsibilities:

Scope of the Role 

Under moderate supervision, this role contributes to an organization independently to help support its goals and mission. The General Ledger Accountant I will occasionally also focus on special projects as assigned by their direct leader. The General Ledger Accountant I is responsible for completing tactile tasks and completing assigned work duties that help drive the success of the organization. 

  

The General Ledger Accountant I will have a general understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations, and is proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel. This position must have the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with internal contacts, meet deadlines, display organization and time management, and have the ability to maintain autonomy while working on projects and duties.  

  

Performance Outcomes 

 

Enters financial data and transactions into the general ledger for parent company and subsidiaries 

• Logs into various sites and resources to obtain documentation 

• Matches and attaches supporting documentation for each entry 

 

Approve financial transactions for assigned cost center as the Cost Center Financial Analysis 

• Review credit card and invoice receipt coding for accuracy 

• Lead monthly meetings with cost center leader to review actual vs budget 

 

Track and Record Postage Balance to the General Ledger 

• Track daily postage transactions  

• Post monthly usage allocations to general ledger 

 

 

Responsible for reconciliation of specified ledger accounts  

• Analyze assigned accounts and submit account certifications  

  

Education, Knowledge, and Experience  

• Knowledge of US GAAP accounting practices and principles  

• Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize is necessary  

• Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers  

• Ability to analyze and recognize trends  

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment  

• Desire to learn new software applications and improve