GL Accountant

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a GL Accountant to join their GL Consolidation team. In this role, you will support the month-end close process, manage payroll accounting, and ensure compliance with US GAAP. The position offers a chance to grow in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of accounting experience with full-cycle monthly close processes.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ASC 842 Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close process including payroll and accruals.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain schedules.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP in accounting practices.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Oracle Cloud

Job description

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company provided pay range

This range is provided by TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $30.00/hr

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Manager Talent Solutions at TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company

Job Title :-GL Accountant

Location: Open For 100% Remote Job

Duration:- 12+ Months Contract (With Possibility of extensions)

Role Description

As a GL Accountant, you will be a key member of the GL Consolidation team. You will be focused on playing a key role in supporting critical areas of the month-end close process, including accruals, payroll accounting, lease accounting, and account reconciliations. You'll help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting by preparing journal entries, maintaining schedules, and assisting with variance analysis and audits. This role offers exposure to accounting areas such as ASC 842, and collaboration with teams like FP&A and Payroll. You'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and build a strong foundation for a long-term career in corporate accounting. You'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to impactful work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with FP&A to record accruals and reclasses supporting forecast accuracy and reporting integrity
• Process payroll-related journal entries, including 401(k) contributions and payroll cash entries
• Maintain and execute auto-reversing entries to streamline the monthly close process.
• Account for finance lease inception entries and ASC 842 operating and sublease accounting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and accrual reconciliations to maintain ledger accuracy and support audit readiness.
• Prepare and explain quarterly balance sheet flux analyses to provide insight into key account movements.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Gather schedules for external auditors for the financial statement audit process
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Proven track record in accounting with full-cycle monthly close processes and reconciliation preparation (3-4 years of experience)
• Experience with accruals and payroll accounting, and a deep understanding of US GAAP
• Problem solver with strong analytical skills and can navigate changing priorities and ambiguity with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Effective communicator who is comfortable using a multiple mediums to collaborate
• Detail-oriented team player with good organizational skills, who is motivated to succeed in a remote environment
• Execution-focused, with the ability to take individual responsibility for delivering quality work in a timely manner
• Proficiency in Excel is mandatory; experience in the tech industry and familiarity with ASC 842 Accounting and Oracle Cloud

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Advertising, and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Information Services, and Technical and Vocational Training

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