General Ledger Accountant

Location

Aligarh | India

Job description

Definition: General ledger accountants prepare journal entries, reconcile financial statements and accounts, and ensure data accuracy. They typically report to a supervisor or manager and work with management in other departments including IT, sales operations, engineering, and legal. Most general ledger accountants work full-time in an office setting; they may occasionally work overtime to accommodate the needs of their company. Since this position involves analyzing and ensuring the accuracy of data, those who are well-suited to a career as a general ledger accountant are detail-oriented, organized, and accurate

Responsibilities and Duties:

Ø  Manage and oversee the daily operations of the General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, and Accounts Payables functions.

Ø  Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.

Ø  Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve any issues that arise.

Ø  Prepare financial reports and assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.

Ø  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Ø  Stay updated with US property accounting regulations and implement necessary changes.

Ø  Prepare Journal Entries w ith appropriate supporting documentation, relating to amortization, depreciation, accruals, and a variety of other information.

Ø  Ensure that entries align with generally accepted accounting principles.

Desired Characteristics:

The company is looking for a high caliber, professional who shall impart direction and take responsibility to move the company to new/further heights in the ever-evolving Economic Scenario. Well versed with Financial Planning and Strategy, Managing Profitability, Strategic Planning, Vision, Quality Management, Promoting Process Improvement, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Developing Budgets, Financial Skills, Dealing with Complexity and Responsible for overseeing and directing the organization's financial goals, objectives, and budgets.

Qualifications AND Tenure:

Ø Job Type: Full-time

Ø M.com / CA/ CPA /CMA

Ø 10+ years of experience in a senior financial managerial position

Skills Required:

• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and regulations
• Problem-solving skills –  with strong problem-solving skills, general ledger accountants analyze data and search for inconsistencies, then reconcile inconsistencies and devise solutions to errors
• Accounting functions – knowledge of technical accounting functions and are experienced in financial record keeping and bookkeeping
• Math skills –  since they work with financial documents, general ledger accountants frequently use math to calculate data and ensure that information is correct. They are experienced working with numbers and making calculations with minimal errors
• Auditing experience –  auditing financial statements and documents requires a strong eye for errors and inconsistencies. General ledger accountants correct mistakes as necessary and are comfortable interpreting the accuracy of financial documents
• Communication skills –  general ledger accountants use great verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with workers of all levels throughout the company

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