Strategic Corporate Accountant: Close, GL & Compliance

Glen Gery; Berkshire Heights (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen-Gery, part of Brickworks North America, seeks a Corporate Accountant to support the Accounting Supervisor in transactional accounting, general ledger maintenance, and statutory reporting. This role interacts with Treasury, Controlling, Accounts Payable and Receivable.

Based in Berkshire Heights, PA, the position focuses on close processes, reconciliations, cash entries, and monthly analyses, with opportunities to contribute to internal controls and audit support.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of journal entry preparation.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and desire to learn.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Experience with large ERP systems such as Oracle; JD Edwards a plus.
• Very limited travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with periodic and annual close processes, including the preparation of standard accruals and other adjusting entries.
• Develop and maintain assigned balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Preparation of daily cash entries and weekly travel and purchase card activity.
• Preparation of month-end analytical reports for management review and analysis.
• Assist with monthly sales tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with other non-income tax based local, state and federal regulatory reporting.
• Manage and administer the company’s corporate credit card program, including oversight of card issuance, limits, policy compliance, and related online platforms.
• Manage and reconcile fixed assets and lease reconciliation.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Department as may be required.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with special projects as necessary.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

JD Edwards

Job description

Glen-Gery, part of Brickworks North America, seeks a Corporate Accountant to support the Accounting Supervisor in transactional accounting, general ledger maintenance, and statutory reporting. This role interacts with Treasury, Controlling, Accounts Payable and Receivable.

Based in Berkshire Heights, PA, the position focuses on close processes, reconciliations, cash entries, and monthly analyses, with opportunities to contribute to internal controls and audit support.