General Ledger Accountant: Month-End Close & GAAP Expert

BEOWULF ELECTRICITY & DATA LLC; Hawesville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BEOWULF ELECTRICITY & DATA LLC in Hawesville, KY is seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to manage daily GL operations and month-end close. You will maintain accurate financial records, ensure GAAP compliance, and prepare internal reports for management.

The role collaborates with site leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze variances, support audits, and improve accounting processes. Experience with ERP and advanced Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two+ years of general ledger, corporate, or site accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience with ERP and advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Controller with daily accounting operations, month-end close activities, and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, reclassifications, and other recurring or adjusting entries.
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather supporting data, analyze account activity, and resolve accounting issues.
• Support the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and budget-to-actual variances.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process and control improvements that enhance the efficiency, consistency, and accuracy of accounting operations.
• Respond to financial information requests from internal stakeholders, external auditors, and other authorized parties.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
• Perform bank, cash, and other assigned account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation in accordance with record-retention requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Accounting software

Job description

BEOWULF ELECTRICITY & DATA LLC in Hawesville, KY is seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to manage daily GL operations and month-end close. You will maintain accurate financial records, ensure GAAP compliance, and prepare internal reports for management.

The role collaborates with site leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze variances, support audits, and improve accounting processes. Experience with ERP and advanced Excel is preferred.