Accounting - General

The Fountain Group; Alaska; Remote; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an Accounting - General contractor for a six-month role, operating remotely with EST hours (8:00–17:00). The position focuses on monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and GL close tasks, supporting GAAP compliance and SOX controls.

Responsibilities include coordinating accounting processes, analyzing financial data, and providing documentation to auditors while collaborating with other departments to ensure timely and accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations with moderate to high complexity.
• Review general ledger detail and expenses run rates to identify adjustments and reclassifications.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. GAAP and company policies to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned accounting tasks and processes.
• Participate in the monthly general ledger close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data and extract relevant information to project financial performance.
• Provide auditors with requested information and supporting documentation.
• Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Assist with identification and implementation of process improvements in accounting.
• Assist with creation, documentation and monitoring of system controls, procedures, and forms.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate transaction recording.
• Assist with ad hoc activities within General Ledger, Indirect Tax, North America Compensation, and Lease Accounting Teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Accounting - General

2026-10-15 The Fountain Group all cities,AK

Description:

Pay: $35-$45/hr

Location | Shift: Remote EST hours; Monday to Friday; 8-5 EST

Duration: 6 months contract initially

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations requiring calculations of a moderate to high level of complexity.
• Review general ledger detail and expenses run rates to identify and record required adjustments and reclassifications.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Company policies to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned accounting tasks and processes.
• Participate in the monthly general ledger close process, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and other accounting and reporting schedules.
• Analyze financial data and extract relevant information; interpret data for purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.
• Provide internal and external auditors with requested information and supporting documentation.
• Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Assist with identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with creation, documentation and monitoring of system controls, procedures, and forms.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure transactions are recorded appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with ad hoc activities within General Ledger, Indirect Tax, North America Compensation, and Lease Accounting Teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.