Senior GL Accounting Consultant – Reconciliation & Cleanup
Drive your expertise in general ledger accounting to new heights with this critical role supporting an organization during a pivotal milestone. As a Senior GL Accounting Consultant, you will spearhead the intricate process of balance sheet reconciliation and account cleanup, directly contributing to the company’s first-ever 2024–2025 audit. This onsite position offers a unique opportunity to apply your hands-on skills in a fast-paced environment, building sustainable processes and ensuring the integrity of complex financial data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed balance sheet and GL account reconciliations, focusing on historically unreconciled and complex accounts.
- Review and investigate aged or unsupported transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare accurate cleanup and reclassification journal entries with supporting documentation.
- Develop standardized reconciliation schedules and assist in establishing sustainable monthly reconciliation processes.
- Support audit requests related to assigned accounts and document procedures for long-term process continuity.
- Collaborate with the team to transition ongoing reconciliations to the permanent accounting staff.
Required Skills:
- Extensive experience working through complex, unreconciled accounts, especially in a GL environment.
- Strong proficiency in balance sheet preparation and account reconciliation.
- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and process automation.
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting standards.
- Ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues, and pursue root cause analysis.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with inventory and prepaid inventory reconciliations.
- Familiarity with Odoo and/or FloQast software platforms.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Senior-level experience in accounting, with a focus on reconciliation and cleanup projects.
- Proven track record supporting audits and complex account investigations.
Additional Requirements:
- This is an onsite role requiring five days per week presence.
- Support for audit processes through early to mid-September through the end of the year.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities with a detail-oriented approach.
Join us in streamlining financial processes and ensuring clean, compliant books during a key growth phase. This is your chance to leverage your reconciliation expertise and make a lasting impact on a dynamic organization’s financial integrity.
