General Ledger Accountant
Workwell North America is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. The role focuses on ensuring general ledger accuracy, assisting with month-end close activities, and performing account reconciliations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post routine journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, amortizations, payroll and benefits allocations, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset entries
- Update and maintain general ledger accounts to ensure all business transactions are recorded accurately and on time for financial reporting
- Support the month-end close calendar by posting recurring and ad hoc journal entries
- Verify that journal entries balance and are posted to the correct accounts and cost centers
- Assist senior accountants with producing basic financial statements or trial balances
- Pull general ledger detail and help explain straightforward variances (e.g., changes in expenses month over month)
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts (such as cash, prepaids, and basic accruals) by tying the general ledger to subledgers, bank statements, or supporting schedules
- Identify, research, and flag discrepancies in a timely manner
- Review journal entries for proper coding, descriptions, and supporting documentation
- Correct data-entry errors and prepare minor adjusting entries as needed
- Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll to ensure subledger activity is accurately summarized and posted to the general ledger
- Respond to basic inquiries regarding transactions or account balances
- Assist with gathering documentation and support for audits and management reviews
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data review
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or errors
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet close deadlines
- Clear communication skills and willingness to collaborate across teams
- 1–3 years of accounting or general ledger experience preferred
- Experience with Sage or other ERP/accounting systems strongly preferred
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