Sr. General Ledger Accountant (USI8)

Vse Aviation Inc (us); Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vse Aviation Inc seeks a Senior General Ledger Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team in Florida. The role focuses on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and internal controls to ensure accurate, timely US GAAP financial reporting.

The candidate should bring 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong analytical abilities, and hands-on ERP skills (Oracle/QS). Collaboration with FP&A, tax, and audits is essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process with journal entries and accruals.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger activity and financial trends; ensure accuracy.
• Support acquisitions, purchase accounting adjustments, and integration activities as applicable.
• Coordinate with FP&A, treasury, tax and audits; prepare audit schedules and documentation.
• Identify process improvements and SOX/internal controls documentation.

Skills

US GAAP

Month-end close

Journal entries

Excel

ERP systems

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA 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 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, sound independent judgment, a strong ownership mentality, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across finance and operational teams.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reclasses, ensuring accurate and timely financial reportingOwn monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely investigation and resolution of variancesMaintain and analyze general ledger account activity and financial trends, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAPProvide variance analysis on general ledger accounts and provide commentary to managementPrepare and review of internal and external financial reporting schedulesSupport accounting for acquisitions, purchase accounting adjustments, and integration activities as applicableAssist with accounting policy implementation and adherence across the organizationPartner with FP&A, operational finance, treasury, tax, and other departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial resultsSupport internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentationIdentify and implement process improvements and enhancement of accounting processes, controls, and close efficienciesEnsure SOX compliance and internal control documentation as applicableSupport special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiativesOther duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or financeOr an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree6+ years of progressive accounting experienceStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting principlesExperience with month-end close and general ledger accountingAdvanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systemsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsHigh attention to detail with a process improvement mindsetAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:CPA or CPA candidate preferredExperience in a publicly traded company environmentExperience with acquisitions and integration accountingExperience with ERP systems such as Quantum or OraclePrior experience in manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, MRO, or multi-entity environments preferredSOX/internal controls experience preferredOTHER:The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.