G/L Accountant

Clearchanneloutdoor; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearchanneloutdoor in Allentown, PA seeks a General Ledger Accountant to ensure timely monthly closes and maintain GL analyses. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and analyze lease agreements to meet reporting deadlines.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 2+ years of GL experience, and proficiency in Excel. CPA preferred. This regular full-time role involves working in a standard office environment and supporting audits and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent field; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit general ledger journal entries by close deadlines.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned units.
• Analyze airport lease agreements for reporting and payment compliance.
• Assist with internal and external audits with supporting documentation.
• Support annual budget process and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Journal entries

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The General Ledger Accountant's primary function is to complete all assignments necessary to ensure an accurate and timely monthly accounting close and to maintain an analysis of general ledger accounts to ensure each is fairly stated.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit general ledger journal entries to Corporate by the accounting close deadline to close the books each month accurately and timely.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned business units (domestic and Caribbean) to ensure each account is fairly stated.
• Analyze and interpret airport lease agreements to ensure compliance with our reporting and payment requirements and adhere to contractual and corporate deadlines.
• Work with Corporate to ensure accurate reporting of LOC's, Bonds, property tax, and sales and use taxes in the U.S. and Caribbean as needed.
• Preparation of ad hoc analysis as requested (ACS, ACDBE, Fixed Assets, etc.).
• Support annual budget process.
• Assist with internal & external audits by providing necessary financial data, supporting documentation, and explanations for audit inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent field required experience. CPA preferred.

Work Experience

• Two (2) + years of general ledger accounting & account analysis experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Competencies

• Achievement Orientation: Focusing efforts on meeting challenges and achieving high quality results consistent with the organization's goals.
• Business Perspective: Using an understanding of business issues, processes and outcomes to enhance business performance.
• Client Focus: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Fostering Communication : Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and effectively getting message across.
• Problem Solving : Identifying problems and the solutions to them.
• Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities.

Physical Demands

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands. Employee must have the ability to lift and move items up to fifteen (15) pounds. Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus. This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

Location

Allentown, PA: 7450 Tilghman Street, Suite 104, 18106

Position Type

Regular

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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