Austin-Based GL Accountant - GAAP & Close Expert

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS INC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS INC is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to maintain financial records, prepare journal entries, and support month-end close in alignment with GAAP. The role requires a strong ledger background and excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, audit support, and assisting with financial reporting. Based at HQ Austin, TX, this full-time position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in General Business or Accounting.
• Four+ years of processing and reconciling general ledger tasks.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Understand debits and credits.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.
• Generate and review financial reports for management.
• Adhere to GAAP and internal controls.
• Assist with system implementations and process improvements.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (General Business or Accounting concentration)

Tools

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Excel

Job description

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS INC is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to maintain financial records, prepare journal entries, and support month-end close in alignment with GAAP. The role requires a strong ledger background and excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, audit support, and assisting with financial reporting. Based at HQ Austin, TX, this full-time position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and process improvements.