Remote Senior Accountant: GAAP Close & Process Optimizer

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; North Carolina; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan and holiday pay

Job summary

TalentBridge is partnering with an established organization to hire a Senior Accountant for its corporate accounting team. The role covers general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close with emphasis on accuracy and process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years of corporate accounting experience, solid US GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel and ERP skills to support timely financial reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, cash reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, or cash management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently investigate discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP or financial accounting systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting activities.
• Monitor and reconcile cash activity, including incoming payments, outgoing disbursements, and inter account transfers.
• Coordinate vendor payment activities, ensuring timely processing, proper approvals, and accurate supporting documentation.
• Assist with customer and member billing activities, including contract review, account accuracy, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Analyze account activity, research variances, and identify opportunities to improve financial accuracy.
• Maintain detailed accounting workpapers and documentation in accordance with internal controls and company policies.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operations teams to resolve accounting questions and support business needs.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit requests, and special accounting projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiencies, and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

US GAAP understanding

General ledger accounting

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle Cloud

Salesforce

Job description

TalentBridge is partnering with an established organization to hire a Senior Accountant for its corporate accounting team. The role covers general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close with emphasis on accuracy and process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years of corporate accounting experience, solid US GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel and ERP skills to support timely financial reporting and cross-functional collaboration.