US Accounting Specialist

This is a remote position.

Job Title: US Accounting Specialist

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented US Accounting Specialist with hands-on experience in US accounting, month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet, and financial statements. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of accounting principles and practical experience working with QuickBooks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day general ledger accounting and maintain accurate financial records.
  
• Prepare and post general journal entries including accruals, prepaids, depreciation, reclassifications, and other month-end adjustments.
  
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities within established timelines.
  
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations for bank, AR, AP, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other accounts.
  
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate unusual or outstanding balances.
  
• Prepare and maintain Balance Sheet and Income Statement / P&L reports.
  
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
  
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately in accordance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
  
• Perform bank, credit card reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies.
  
• Maintain supporting documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations.
  
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and other accounting activities as required.
  
• Support external/internal audits by providing required schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
  
• Identify accounting discrepancies and work with relevant teams to resolve them.
  
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records in QuickBooks.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in US accounting / General Ledger accounting.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close activities.
  
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries/general ledger entries.
  
• Strong understanding of Balance Sheet and Income Statement/P&L.
  
• Experience performing account and balance sheet reconciliations.
  
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
  
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks is required.
  
• Experience with bank, credit card, AP, AR, accrual, prepaid, and intercompany reconciliations.
  
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and financial data analysis.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet month-end deadlines.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting US-based companies or clients.
  
• Experience with QuickBooks Online/Desktop.
  
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Sage, Dynamics, or similar.
  
• Experience supporting audits and preparing financial schedules.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.