GL Accountant

Job Description

GL Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a placement for a GL Accountant to join a manufacturing organization located in Virginia. The position is designed to support core accounting operations by actively contributing to close activities, maintaining ledger accuracy, and assisting with financial reporting efforts. This role is well-suited for an early-career accounting professional who demonstrates the ability to manage deadlines effectively, work collaboratively across various finance functions, and possesses a strong foundational understanding of general ledger processes. The company values accuracy and continuous improvement in its accounting workflows.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Virginia

• Mission: Supports core accounting operations by contributing to close activities, maintaining ledger accuracy, and assisting with financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Close Activities: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing accounting records and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Create and enter journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and other ledger adjustments, while verifying accuracy and completeness.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile general ledger accounts each month, investigate discrepancies, and clear outstanding items promptly.
• Operational Accounting: Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including cash posting activities and related account balancing.
• Workflow & Audit Support: Help strengthen accounting workflows by maintaining documentation and following internal controls, and contribute to internal/external audit support by organizing schedules and providing documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or possess comparable practical experience gained through accounting operations. Candidates must have a working knowledge of core accounting concepts, including accrual-based accounting, account reconciliation, and period-end close procedures.
• Experience: Possess up to 3 years of general ledger or staff accounting experience. Prior experience is preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or multi-entity business environments, bringing practical insights to the role.
• Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in Excel, specifically for formulas, data entry, and performing basic financial analysis. Exhibit the ability to prepare and review journal entries and effectively maintain accurate general ledger records. Possess strong organizational skills, allowing for the handling of multiple assignments and meeting time-sensitive deadlines, alongside a collaborative and proactive approach with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Bonus: Familiarity with sales tax, corporate tax support activities, or related compliance reporting is beneficial for this position.