General Ledger Accountant

B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio, a historic NYC retailer, is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong control environments. The role emphasizes journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes, with collaboration across Finance and external auditors.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of accounting experience and a BA in Accounting, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of general accounting experience.
• BA in Accounting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity of ledgers and monthly close.
• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Primary point of contact for external auditors and training staff accountants.

Skills

Accounting concepts

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Phone demeanor

Detail oriented

Education

BA in Accounting

Job description

At over 50 years old and counting, B&H has built a reputation as the trusted resource for photography and videography enthusiasts via its NYC SuperStore and its award-winning website. Long known as "The Professional's Source", B&H is recognized by savvy consumers worldwide for its honest, knowledgeable guidance, expert tips and articles... and always-great prices.

B&H offers competitive salaries, medical benefits, a 401K plan, employee discounts and opportunities to grow within a high-energy, low-attitude environment.

Job Overview

General Ledger Accountant Sr. is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. The General Ledger Accountant Sr. monitors and enters transactions into the general ledger as well as sub ledgers. The Accountant Sr. creates and enters journal entries and performs complex account reconciliations. Additionally, the G/L Accountant serves as a primary point of contact for external auditors.

Essential Responsibilities

General Ledger

• Maintain integrity of ledgers and transactions.
• Partner with other departments to coordinate monthly close
• Prepares and enters complex journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepares of monthly financial statements
• Reviews and analyzes various accounts utilizing variance reporting
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Primary point of contact for external auditors
• Assist in training of staff accountants

Accounting System Maintenance

• Investigate and conduct "root cause" analysis on transactional posting errors occurring through various system feeds
• Collaborates with IS in taking corrective action on resolving system issues and defining system requirements for program modifications
• Assists in the analysis of the system posting processes and provides recommendations for improvements
• Interacts with other Finance Groups (AP, AR, VPC) in identifying system related issues within their environment

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of major accounting concepts
• Efficient research and problem solving skills
• Articulate communicator and analytical thinker
• Professional phone demeanor
• Excellent writing skills
• Detail-oriented and quick thinker

Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of general accounting experience
• Utilization of Microsoft Office programs
• BA in Accounting

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.