General Accountant

General AccountantPosition Title: General AccountantDepartment: Finance & AccountingReports To: Accounting Manager or Senior AccountantPosition Summary:The General Accountant is responsible for performing essential accounting tasks to ensure the accurate and timely maintenance of financial records. This role focuses on day-to-day transaction processing, account reconciliation, and supporting the month-end close process. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has a solid grasp of core accounting principles, and is proficient with accounting software.Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Processing:
• Record day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general journal entries.
• Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Handle bank deposits and monitor company credit card activity.
• Account Reconciliation & Maintenance:
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile key balance sheet accounts (e.g., cash, credit cards, prepaids).

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset ledger and calculate monthly depreciation.
• Assist with inter-company transaction tracking and reconciliation.
• Month-End & Reporting Support:
• Assist in the preparation of monthly journal entries and accruals.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure deadlines are met.
• Generate routine financial reports (e.g., trial balance, expense summaries) for review by management.
• Compliance & Administration:
• Ensure all financial transactions comply with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic and paper filing systems for all accounting documents.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing supporting documentation.
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

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  Experience: 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience. Experience with entry-level staff accountant or full-cycle bookkeeping roles is applicable.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs).
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Soft Skills:
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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