General Ledger Accountant

Position Summary

Responsible for general ledger and reporting for assigned units. Primary liaison with field units for daily transactions and finance-related issues.

Essential Functions

1. Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned funds and intercompany general journals as assigned.

2. Review incoming cash receipts and accounts payable batches, verify general ledger coding, ensure accurate and timely payments and posting, and ensure policies and procedures are followed.

3. Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing; generate monthly financial statements and other required reports and distribute them properly by applicable deadline.

4. Coordinate monthly grant revenue recognition with corps personnel to ensure accurate accrual, billing, and reporting.

5. Review and publish accurate monthly financial statements; provide financial analysis to assigned Corps and Units, and contact Corps/Units for budget variances on a monthly basis or as needed.

6. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis.

7. Provide liaison between Finance and Corps serviced related to A/P, cash receipts, and reporting; follow up with pending questions/issues.

8. Review and track capital projects/deferred maintenance projects.

9. Provide training to field personnel on policy and procedures. Ensure policies and procedures related to bookkeeping and accounting are followed.

10. Provide oversight for the maintenance of Custodian accounts.

11. Assist in the preparation of internal and external audit schedules.

12. Coordinate and assist with preparation and implementation of budget for the assigned Corps.

13. Perform projects and research related to assigned Corps.

14. Provide backup for other accountants.

15. Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and/or twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Must be able to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files and file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 semester (or 30 quarter) units in accounting.

2. Minimum 5 years accounting experience with strong general ledger experience.

3. Ability to adapt and learn new skills quickly.

4. Must have a collaborative style and be a team player.

5. Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

6. Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office, Shelby, and SQL preferred.

7. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

8. Strong organizational and analytical skills.