GL Specialist: Month-End Close & Reconciliations

Quest Oracle Community; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC in Plainfield, IN seeks a General Ledger (GL) Specialist to maintain accuracy of the general ledger, post journal entries, process indirect expense payables, and support month-end and year-end close processes. You will work with accounting teammates to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of GL experience, familiarity with JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics (D365), and PeopleSoft, and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 1-3 years of month end closing procedures, account reconciliations, and General Ledger experience required.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics (D365) and PeopleSoft preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret accounting procedures and financial reports.
• Professional, self-motivated employee with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Process indirect expense payables, ensuring timely and accurate recording and payment of invoices related to indirect costs.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Review and analyze account balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing requested documentation and explanations.
• Drive results by ensuring compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls, maintaining the integrity of the organization's financial records.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to resolve accounting issues and support financial reporting.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improvement process initiatives and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of GL transactions.
• Anticipate potential issues, recommend solutions and independently drive tasks to completion.
• Communicating with vendors to resolve disputes and ensure billing accuracy.
• Assist with account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
• Actively pursue opportunities for professional growth by staying current on accounting standards, financial regulations and industry best practices.

Education

Associates degree in Finance or Accounting preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics (D365)

PeopleSoft

Job description

GPC in Plainfield, IN seeks a General Ledger (GL) Specialist to maintain accuracy of the general ledger, post journal entries, process indirect expense payables, and support month-end and year-end close processes. You will work with accounting teammates to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of GL experience, familiarity with JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics (D365), and PeopleSoft, and a strong eye for detail.