Sr. General Ledger Accountant (USI8)

VSE Aviation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation is seeking an experienced Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. The role manages the monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, ensuring strong internal controls and SOX alignment across a multi-entity environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in accounting, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a proven ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 6+ 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 ERP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reclasses.
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Analyze GL activity and provide commentary to management.
• Support audits and prepare audit schedules and documentation.
• Assist with acquisitions, purchase accounting adjustments, and integration activities.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-end Close

Journal Entries

Account Reconciliations

US GAAP

Excel

ERP Systems

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Audit Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Quantum

Oracle

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 reporting
• Own monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely investigation and resolution of variances
• Maintain and analyze general ledger account activity and financial trends, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Provide variance analysis on general ledger accounts and provide commentary to management
• Prepare and review 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
• Partner with FP&A, operational finance, treasury, tax, and other departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements and enhancement of accounting processes, controls, and close efficiencies
• Ensure SOX compliance and internal control documentation 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
• 6+ 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
• High attention to detail with a process improvement mindset
• 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.