GL Accountant

Beacon Hill; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a General Ledger Accountant in Hillsborough, NC to manage month-end close, maintain GL integrity, and run SAP-driven accounting processes. You will post journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support timely financial reporting.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance with 3+ years of GL experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Collaboration across teams is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP is required.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Proficient in journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in SAP for accurate financial reporting.
• Perform monthly GL account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with internal management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, policies, and internal controls.
• Assist with external audits and provide documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support SAP system enhancements and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

GL Accountant (1234567) Hillsborough, North Carolina

Ready to bring your SAP expertise and accounting knowledge to a growing organization? We'd love to hear from you! Our client, a well-established organization in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys owning the month-end close process, and has a strong background working within SAP. As the General Ledger Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing financial analyses, reconciling accounts, and supporting accurate and timely financial reporting. Responsibilities As the General Ledger Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and posting journal entries in SAP to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Performing monthly general ledger account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Analyzing financial results and researching account variances
• Maintaining balance sheet schedules and supporting documentation
• Preparing financial reports and assisting with internal management reporting
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
• Assisting with external audits and providing requested documentation
• Partnering with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
• Supporting special projects, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives within SAP

Qualifications To be considered for this position, candidates should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of general ledger accounting experience
• Required experience working within SAP
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization