Overview
The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate and efficient accounting of treasury transactions and insurance-related activities, ensuring compliance with internal accounting procedures and overseeing the preparation and posting of accounting entries, reconciliations, and closing activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Contributes to monthly and year-end closing activities for the General Ledger module.
- Prepares and posts accounting entries in the accounting software.
- Performs regular integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Perform and document controls as described in the closing checklist.
- Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions following financial procedures.
- Keeps files up to date at all times and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
- Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions.
- Provide explanation or support on general ledger-related accounting inquiries.
- Implement and ensure respect of financial procedures and guidelines.
Required Experience
- Minimum three years experience in general and financial accounting
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Peoplesoft, JD Edwards)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Certfied Public Accountant License
