The General Ledger Accountant will perform daily accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes. They will also collaborate with U.S.-based stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and identify process improvements.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced General Ledger Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This role will work closely with the U.S.-based team, so excellent communication skills and the ability to work U.S. Eastern Time (ET) hours are essential.
Prior experience working with U.S. companies or clients is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications.
Perform balance sheet and account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Review financial information and identify errors, inconsistencies, or unusual transactions.
Work closely with internal teams and U.S.-based stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
Maintain accurate and well-organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with internal policies and applicable accounting principles.
Assist with financial reporting and other accounting-related tasks as required.
Identify process improvements and contribute to making accounting processes more efficient.
Handle ad-hoc accounting requests and support the team with additional GL-related activities as needed.
Qualifications
4–10 years of professional experience in general ledger accounting or general accounting.
Strong understanding of general accounting principles and GL processes.
Hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and manage multiple priorities.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Availability to work U.S. Eastern Time (ET) hours.
Why CKH is the best choice?
CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.
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