General Ledger Accountant

Summary

Join SmartRecruiters, a leading provider of AI-powered recruitment solutions, as a General Ledger Accountant. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of accounting principles. If you are detail-oriented, passionate about numbers, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting/finance role, with General Ledger experience a plus
• Strong accounting expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of accruals, payroll, fixed assets accounting, and month-end close processes
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across various finance departments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Maintain General Ledger Accounts: Ensure the proper maintenance and accuracy of all general ledger accounts, including posting journal entries and reconciling discrepancies
• Month-End and Year-End Close: actively participate in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing and maintaining various financial reports, accruals calculations, and review,  ensuring all entries are recorded correctly and in compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to verify and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Payroll journals booking, corrections, and reconciliations, including involvement in resolving issues for various entities, and cooperation with the payroll team as well as the external payroll providers
• Accounting entries: Preparation and recording of accounting adjustments, including addressing one-off accounting issues and making data-driven amendments as needed
• Audit: Support external audits by providing requested information and addressing any audit queries
• Financial statements: Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements, including collaboration with external advisors and preparation of supporting schedules
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting and accounting procedures
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with other teams, such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Planning & Analysis, to provide financial insights and support organizational initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Netsuite is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous equity
• Strong internal mobility
• Remote-friendly culture