Accountant, General Ledger

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GFT in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Accountant, General Ledger to join our Accounting Team. This hybrid role requires regular attendance in the office and offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional partners to maintain the integrity of our financial records and support the monthly close.

You will prepare GL journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and close processes, investigate discrepancies, and help optimize accounting workflows while ensuring compliance with US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares general ledger journal entries, account analyses and reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepares various balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Coordinates and executes the monthly close process and resolves discrepancies.
• Ensures accurate recording of transactions within the general ledger.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies between accounting records, bank accounts, and the general ledger.
• Develops knowledge of related accounting systems and utilizes reporting to troubleshoot issues.
• Ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Partners with other teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Participates in ad-hoc projects, reporting and financial analysis as needed.
• Supports internal and external audits by providing required documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

Deltek VantagePoint

Power BI

Job description

GFT is seeking an Accountant, General Ledgerto join our Accounting Team in Philadelphia, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in the office.

The GFT Strategic Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal,Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations.Strategic Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent career opportunity for a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to a high-performing accounting function. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and supporting the month-end close process, while working in a supportive team environment.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Prepares general ledger journal entries, account analyses and reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepares various balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring records are accurate and current on a monthly basis.
• Coordinates and executes the monthly close process, including resolving discrepancies and verifying transactions in accordance with close process calendar timelines.
• Ensures accurate recording of transactions within the general ledger.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies between accounting records, bank accounts, and the general ledger handling issues of moderate complexity.
• Develops knowledge of applicable systems for area of focus, including related accounting rules, and utilizes system reporting to troubleshoot issues.
• Helps ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Partners with other teams to help identify and implement process improvements.
• Participates in ad-hoc projects, reporting and financial analysis as needed.
• Supportsinternal and external audits by providing required documentation.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, formula troubleshooting).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management.
• Professional, positive, and team-oriented approach.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

What we prefer you bring:

• Public accounting audit experience highly preferred.
• Experience working in large, multi-entity and/or multi-currency environments.
• Experience working in high-volume data environments.
• Familiarity with accounting and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Deltek VantagePoint).
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $85,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

Location: Philadelphia, PA Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time