Remote General Ledger Accountant

Summary

Join our accounting team as a highly organized and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the integrity of financial data, preparing month-end reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of the company’s financial reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Ideal - CPA certification or progress towards
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com and Excel/Google Sheets
• Experience with online banking and credit card management platforms (e.g., Ramp)
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations for loans, taxes, assets, and accrued expenses
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring all entries are timely, complete, and compliant with GAAP and company policies for financial reporting and controls
• Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow) for internal and external stakeholders, such as banks and third parties
• Conduct cause-of-change analysis and report updates for month-end close
• Review the general ledger details and update financial data sheets
• Reconcile daily banking, credit card, A/P and cash application
• Oversee corporate credit card expenses, ensuring proper categorization and adherence to company policies
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
• Monitor and maintain bank balances for daily operational needs
• Process accounts payable invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely vendor payments
• Review, reclass, and reconcile contractor payments (e.g., Deel, Wrapbook, Plane)
• Oversee Wrapbook talent payments, issued weekly
• Manage AP inboxes, including Zeni’s invoice processing
• Monitor AP aging statements and reconciliation
• Process bi-weekly payroll journal entries across multiple platforms (Rippling, Wrapbook, Plane)
• Handle founder’s bonus journal entries
• Reclass payroll overhead allocations and reconcile related accounts (e.g., accrued payroll, salaries)
• Update and validate payroll changes for accuracy
• Prepare financial statements and reports for banks, investors, and government agencies
• Complete and file various tax forms, including city business tax, environment fees, and property taxes
• Answer economic, business trends, R&D, and other surveys
• Manage the preparation of AR aging statements and reminders
• Categorize daily credit card expenses and issue cards as requested
• Adjust internal card credit limits, monitor reimbursements, and enforce Ramp card policy
• Manage expense approval board and escalate any issues as needed
• Monitor and reconcile fixed assets, including new purchases and retirements
• Track and manage fixed assets’ life cycle, from acquisition to disposal
• Reconcile stock compensation expenses and maintain up-to-date records of asset changes
• Handle ad-hoc tasks, including invoice creation, financial analyses, and special projects
• Manage the company’s continued education fund for employees
• Support the Accounting team with ad-hoc projects and report preparation (e.g., FLUX report, ad-hoc invoices)

Benefits

• Be an integral part of a growing team that values accuracy and financial insight
• Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for career development
• Work with a talented team committed to excellence and innovation in accounting