Senior General Ledger Accountant

Rust-Oleum; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a skilled accounting professional to lead month-end and quarter-end financial reporting. The role ensures journal entry accuracy, reconciliations, and adherence to US GAAP. You will coordinate internal audits, regulatory examinations, and strengthen internal control processes while collaborating with offshore teams.

The ideal candidate will manage deadlines, support ad hoc analyses, and align accounting functions with evolving business needs and long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with balance sheets, reconciliations, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Leads month-end and quarter-end financial reporting processes.
• Reviews journal entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensures timely resolution of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supports internal audits and regulatory examinations.
• Bridges US GAAP with offshore/remote team operations.
• Assists with internal control requirements and monitoring.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Regulatory compliance

Balance sheet reconciliations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Leads the month-end and quarter-end financial reporting process, including internal reporting and balance sheet/P&L fluctuation analysis.
• Reviews journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Reviews balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assists with internal audits and regulatory examinations.
• Works closely with the offshore accounting team and bridges US GAAP standards with remote team operations.
• Assists with the implementation and maintenance of internal control requirements in coordination with Internal Audit.
• Oversees documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Researches new accounting guidance from the NAIC, IASB, US GAAP, and other regulatory bodies, evaluating the financial and operational impact of new standards.
• Manages workflow, deadlines, and departmental objectives.
• Supports special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Partners with management to assess and redefine accounting team functions and processes in support of evolving organizational needs and long-term strategic goals.

Travels occasionally as required to support business needs.