Sr. General Ledger Accountant (USI6)

VSE Aviation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role supports monthly close, maintains general ledger integrity, and prepares journal entries and reconciliations to aid financial reporting and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will be a technically strong accountant with experience in fast-paced, multi-entity or acquisition-driven environments, with excellent analytical, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required or 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience with a solid U.S. GAAP foundation.
• Experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, and journal entries.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, accruals, and reclasses under U.S. GAAP.
• Execute monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Support close activities and financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Maintain general ledger activity and analyze financial trends.
• Assist with acquisitions and purchase accounting adjustments as applicable.
• Coordinate with FP&A, treasury, tax, and other partners to ensure accuracy of results.
• Contribute to SOX controls and internal control documentation/testing.

Skills

US GAAP

General ledger

Journal entries

Month-end close

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Oracle

Quantum

Job description

SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting the monthly close process, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing, and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting and internal control activities.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical accountant with experience operating in a fast-paced environment, preferably within a multi-entity or acquisition-driven organization. This individual should possess strong analytical skills, ownership mentality, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across finance and operational teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, accruals, and reclasses in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolution of reconciling items timely.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger account activity and financial trends.
• Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reporting schedules.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, purchase accounting adjustments, and integration activities as applicable.
• Assist with accounting policy implementation and adherence across the organization.
• Coordinate with FP&A, operational finance, treasury, tax, and other business partners to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results.
• Support external audit requests and prepare audit support documentation.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of accounting processes, controls, and close efficiencies.
• Assist with SOX compliance and internal control documentation/testing as applicable.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree
• 4 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting principles
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Requirements

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience in a publicly traded company environment
• Experience with acquisitions and integration accounting
• Experience with ERP systems such as Quantum or Oracle
• Prior experience in manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, MRO, or multi-entity environments preferred.
• SOX/internal controls experience preferred.

Other

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.