Hybrid GL Accountant: Month-End & GAAP Reporting

Astral Health & Beauty; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral Health & Beauty, based in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a seasoned GL Accountant to manage month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations within a hybrid work model (3 days in office). You will produce monthly financial statements under U.S. GAAP and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes ownership, detail orientation, and effective communication as you support audits and drive process improvements across the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of professional accounting experience, preferably with direct general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly financial statements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring month-end deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & General Ledger: perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and adjustments.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure proper recording in the correct period.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for general ledger accounts.
• Investigate unusual activity and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete close activities per the monthly close calendar.
• Monthly Financial Reporting: prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Review results for accuracy and proper classification.
• Perform variance analysis (MO-MO, budget-to-actual).
• Assist with monthly reporting packages for management.
• Ensure reporting aligns with U.S. GAAP and company policy.
• Account Reconciliations: prepare balance sheet reconciliations with supporting docs.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaids, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, intercompany accounts.
• Research and resolve reconciling items; maintain audit trails.
• Audit, Controls & Process Improvement: support audits with schedules and docs.
• Follow internal controls and accounting procedures; maintain organized records.
• Identify improvements to close, reconciliations, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with AP/AR/Payroll to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with special projects and financial analysis as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP/accounting software

Job description

Astral Health & Beauty, based in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a seasoned GL Accountant to manage month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations within a hybrid work model (3 days in office). You will produce monthly financial statements under U.S. GAAP and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes ownership, detail orientation, and effective communication as you support audits and drive process improvements across the accounting function.