Senior General Ledger Accountant in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior General Ledger Accountant based in United States.
This is a high-impact accounting role responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting within a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will oversee end-to-end general ledger activities, including close processes, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
The role plays a key part in supporting operational accounting needs such as inventory valuation, cost accounting, and production-related financial analysis.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
This position offers exposure to a highly technical, process-driven environment where precision and analytical rigor are essential.
It is well-suited for an experienced accountant who thrives in detailed financial operations and continuous process improvement.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger while supporting financial reporting, operational accounting, and compliance across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Maintain completeness and accuracy of financial statements and support internal reporting requirements.
- Support inventory and cost accounting activities, including raw materials, COGS, finished goods, and production variances.
- Perform variance analysis comparing actuals vs. budget and prior periods to identify financial trends and insights.
- Maintain internal controls documentation and support internal and external audit processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting workflows.
- Prepare and review monthly reporting packages and ensure consistency across financial records.
This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and experience in manufacturing or cost accounting environments. You should be comfortable working in a structured close cycle and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including strong general ledger and financial reporting responsibilities.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred or similar platforms).
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions.
- Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and production variance analysis is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, operational environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and industry standards.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and CPA support (where applicable).
- Exposure to a high-growth, mission-driven industrial and manufacturing environment.
- Collaborative and cross-functional work environment with operational visibility.
- Participation in process improvement initiatives and accounting modernization efforts.
- Standard paid time off and company holidays.