GL Accountant

Description

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – 3 Days in Office)

Department: Accounting & Finance

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team. This role will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger while playing a key role in the month-end close process and preparation of monthly financial statements
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The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional who takes ownership of their work, understands the connection between journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements, and consistently delivers accurate financial information within established deadlines.

• Perform assigned responsibilities for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
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• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and other month-end adjustments.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
• Prepare and maintain schedules and supporting documentation for general ledger accounts.
• Investigate unusual activity, account discrepancies, and accounting errors and drive issues through resolution.
• Complete assigned close activities in accordance with the established monthly close calendar.

• Prepare and/or support the preparation of monthly financial statements
  , including income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
• Review monthly financial results for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate account classification.
• Perform month-over-month and budget-to-actual variance analysis
  , investigating significant variances as needed.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for management.
• Ensure financial reporting is consistent with U.S. GAAP and established company accounting policies.

• Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile assigned accounts, which may include bank accounts, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. Audit, Controls & Process Improvement
  • Support annual financial statement audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation.
  • Follow and support established accounting procedures and internal controls.
  • Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
  • Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and other departments to research and resolve accounting matters.
  • Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and other accounting responsibilities as needed.
  Performance Expectations

  Success in this position will be measured by the ability to consistently deliver accurate, timely, and well-supported financial information.

  The GL Accountant will be expected to:

  • Month-End Close: Consistently complete assigned close activities accurately and within established deadlines.
  • Financial Reporting: Produce accurate monthly financial statements, schedules, and supporting information.
  • Reconciliations: Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations each month and promptly research and resolve outstanding items.
  • Journal Entry Accuracy: Ensure journal entries are accurate, appropriately supported, properly classified, and recorded in the correct accounting period.
  • Financial Analysis: Identify significant month-over-month and budget-to-actual…