Gl Accountant

1 week ago


Lake Forest, United States HHI, part of ASSA ABLOY Group Full time

The GL Accountant will perform accounting transactions and financial reporting analysis for the accounting department.

The GL Accountant is responsible for managing the financial records of an organization, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant regulations. They oversee general ledger activities, reconcile accounts, prepare financial statements, and assist in financial reporting processes. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in accounting principles and software.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**
- **General Ledger Management**:

- Maintain and update general ledger accounts.
- Record journal entries for various transactions, including expenses, accruals, and revenue.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data in the general ledger.
- **Reconciliation**:

- Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
- Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable balances with subsidiary ledgers.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances in reconciliations.
- **Financial Reporting**:

- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Generate financial reports for management review.
- Provide support during external audits by preparing schedules and providing requested documentation.
- **Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
- **Analysis**:

- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports as requested by management.
- **Process Improvement**:

- Identify inefficiencies in accounting processes and recommend improvements.
- Streamline procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
- **Collaboration**:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and external stakeholders.
- Provide support and guidance to colleagues on accounting-related matters.
- **Month-End and Year-End Closing**:

- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Ensure all necessary adjustments and accruals are properly recorded before closing deadlines.
- Completion of assigned closing process tasks.
- Journal entry preparation
- Performing monthly SAP processes
- Processing assigned files for month end consolidation.

**Education and Experience Profile**
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3 - 5 years accounting experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Proven experience as a GL Accountant or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).

**Required Skills**:

- Strong analytical skills, high degree of accuracy, and ability to multi-task
- Required to stay current on new and evolving technical accounting areas
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Experience with financial reporting and audit preparation is a plus.

**Work Environment**:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Pay Range: $53,393-$78,310.

This “base salary range” is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Pay: $53,393.00 - $78,310.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k) matching
- Parental leave

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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