General Ledger Accountant

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting is seeking a meticulous General Ledger Accountant in the Charlotte area. On-site role with summer hours and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting, leveraging strong QuickBooks skills to support payroll and tax filings. We value detail-oriented professionals who can work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online and Desktop) is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• Experience with additional accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with tax filings.
• Assist in payroll processing and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Collaborate with clients to manage their financial records efficiently.

Skills

QuickBooks proficiency

Accounting principles

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Compensation

To $65K, DOE

Job Overview – General Ledger Accountant – 33388

Adding to the team! Our client has a role open due to growth. Role is onsite and has great summer working hours. The company has been in business for more than 20 years in the Charlotte area. They are seeking a detailed-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant with strong QuickBooks skills. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in bookkeeping and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with tax filings.
• Assist in payroll processing and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Collaborate with clients to manage their financial records efficiently.

Requirements

• Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online and Desktop) is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• Experience with additional accounting software is a plus.

Additional Job Details

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About Our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.