Bookkeeper jobs in United States

General Ledger Accountant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced General Ledger Accountant to manage a full spectrum of accounting responsibilities, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll processing. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, timely processing of payments and receivables, and full compliance with statutory and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger (GL):

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure proper classification of transactions
• Conduct monthly and annual closing activities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support financial audits and ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process supplier invoices and ensure proper authorization and coding
• Prepare payment runs and handle vendor payments via bank transfers or checks
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintain the AP ledger and ensure timely month-end closing
• Ensure compliance with procurement and expense policies

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Issue customer invoices based on contracts, delivery notes, or time sheets
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and ensure timely collection
• Apply receipts and maintain accurate customer account balances
• Prepare aging reports and provide commentary on overdue accounts
• Work closely with commercial teams to resolve billing disputes

Payroll:

• Process monthly payroll for all employees in compliance with labor laws and company policies
• Calculate earnings, bonuses, deductions, end-of-service benefits (EOSB), and allowances
• Ensure accuracy of payroll inputs including new joiners, leavers, and changes
• Submit statutory filings such as WPS (UAE) or similar, and liaise with HR for updates
• Maintain payroll records and generate reports for management and auditing purposes

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA) is an advantage

Experience:

• 4–6 years of progressive experience in a similar accounting role
• Proven experience managing full-cycle GL, AP, AR, and payroll
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)