General Ledger Accountant - National Coatings & Supplies, Inc.

National Coatings & Suppliers, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401-k Retirement Savings Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Direct Deposit & biweekly payroll

Job summary

Falls of Neuse Management in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support day-to-day ledger maintenance and basic financial reporting. The role emphasizes accurate month-end entries, account reconciliations, and adherence to GAAP.

Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software are required. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3-5 years in accounting, and be able to work overtime to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with 3-5 years in accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Windows-based software.
• Able to create/use Excel pivot tables, formatting and formulas.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day general ledger activity and prepare basic financial reports.
• Prepare monthly close entries for assigned accounts and reconcile ledgers.
• Analyze accounts for accuracy and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Respond to field questions regarding G/L accounts and processes.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and reporting as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Excel pivot tables

Accounting software

Job description

Falls of Neuse Management is looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join our team in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our G/L Accountant position is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger as well as preparing basic financial reports for all assigned G/L accounts .

G/L Accountant Duties:

• Ensure that financial records are keep in accordance with GAAP and all appropriate records are retained
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts
• Performs account analysis of assigned accounts to ensure all entries are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and theories
• Accurately and timely prepares all month end entries for assigned accounts
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations accurately and timely for all assigned accounts
• Reviews activity in key accounts on a weekly basis and communicates any questions to the field to ensure activity is accurately reported each month-end
• Monitors applicable G/L accounts to ensure they agree to the sub-ledger. Researches and resolves any differences.
• Analyzes and reviews assigned accounts to ensure financial statements are completed in a timely fashion, free of misstatement
• Understands the nature of all assigned accounts and how entries are booked to all accounts
• Assists the field managers with questions pertaining to G/L Accounts assigned
• Manages various projects as identified or assigned by the Corporate Controller, Assistant Controllers or Accounting Managers
• Cross train on Accounting Manager daily duties
• Complete any daily/weekly ad hoc tasks assigned by Accounting Supervisor or Manager

G/L Accountant Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with 3-5 years of experience within an accounting department within a private or publicly held corporation Maybe required to work weekends and overtime to ensure established deadlines are met Expected hours per week are 40-50 Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and ability to solve complex difficult problems Excellent organizational and planning skills along with good judgement, motivation and communication skills Basic understanding of the business operations and correlation between business operations and accounting function Strong Excel skills and proficient in Windows-based computer software. Must be able to create and use Excel pivot tables, formatting, and formulas. Strong knowledge of financial and accounting software applications Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial record keeping Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology Basic understanding of the business operations and correlation between business operations and accounting function Must be able to work under pressure, exhibit proper management of time, while meeting established deadlines

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Paid vacation
• 401-k Retirement Savings Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & biweekly payroll
• Ability to start a career instead of just another job
• Collaborative environment where your input is valued daily

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Drug- free environment