General Corporate Accountant

Job Description

General Corporate Accountant | Ricoh Electronics, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI), located in Buford, GA. REI is a leading manufacturer of thermal media products and is recognized for its commitment to environmental conservation. As part of the global Ricoh family, the company boasts a rich history of environmental stewardship, community involvement, and consistent growth, coupled with a strong track record of delivering superior products and business practices. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance with company policies, directly contributing to the company’s operational integrity and continued success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Buford, GA

• Mission: Owns supporting accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance through meticulous accounting activities and support for key close processes.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Prepare and record recurring and non‑recurring journal entries in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly account reconciliations and reviews to ensure accuracy, investigate any variances, and document supporting schedules.
• Fixed Asset Management: Maintain comprehensive fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and periodic reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Close Process Support: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Audit Assistance: Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation and clear explanations for assigned accounts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Foundational understanding of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience: Practical experience preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and managing fixed asset records.
• Skills: Meticulous attention to detail for financial accuracy, strong organizational skills for documentation, and the ability to investigate variances and ensure compliance.
• Bonus: Experience identifying process inefficiencies and contributing to documentation or system updates for continuous improvement.