General Ledger Accountant I

associacareers; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

associacareers in Richardson, TX is seeking an entry-level General Ledger Accountant I to support financial records, including assets, liabilities, tax obligations, and P&L. You will help maintain the general ledger and ensure data accuracy for management reports.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 0–3 years of experience, knowledge of US GAAP, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 0-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting.
• Familiarity with an Accounting Shared Services Center environment.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and prioritize data across multiple formats.
• Understanding of accounting principles, practices, and procedures, including US GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Effective professional communication skills, including phone, interpersonal, written, and verbal.
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and team-oriented.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax obligations, and other financial activities within the organization
• Managing and updating the general ledger as needed
• Analyzing financial data to prepare accurate financial reports
• Generating and interpreting financial records and statements for management
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team-oriented

Proactive

Self-motivated

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The General Ledger Accountant I is an entry-level role responsible for maintaining and tracking a wide range of the company's financial records. These include, but are not limited to, assets, liabilities, tax obligations, profit and loss, and other financial activities. The accountant prepares financial reports by reviewing and analyzing company data, and is also expected to generate and interpret financial information for management. In addition to reporting and recordkeeping, this role involves maintaining the general ledger and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial data.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax obligations, and other financial activities within the organization
• Managing and updating the general ledger as needed
• Analyzing financial data to prepare accurate financial reports
• Generating and interpreting financial records and statements for management
• Performing other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 0-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting
• Familiarity with an Accounting Shared Services Center environment
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and prioritize data across multiple formats
• Understanding of accounting principles, practices, and procedures, including US GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Effective professional communication skills, including phone, interpersonal, written, and verbal
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and team-oriented
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks