Senior General Ledger Specialist

Summary

Join Airalo's Finance team as a Senior General Ledger Specialist! This remote-first, full-time position offers a chance to manage and oversee all aspects of the general ledger accounting process, ensuring accurate and timely financial recording. You will be responsible for month-end and year-end close processes, generating financial reports, and collaborating with other departments. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting and strong knowledge of accounting principles. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with strong communication and collaboration abilities. Airalo provides competitive benefits including health insurance, a work-from-anywhere stipend, and annual wellness & learning credits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (with an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc))
• 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts on a timely basis as well as, the preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and identify areas for improvement and efficiencies
• Generate and analyze financial reports, providing insights to support decision-making
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, collaborating with other departments as needed
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and implement updates as necessary
• Collaborate with other departments to obtain necessary information and support financial reporting and management of statutory and internal audits
• Provide assistance to other finance team members as needed, including accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and, Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Work-from-anywhere stipend
• Annual wellness & learning credits
• Annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination