General Ledger Accountant
Matern Staffing is hiring a General Ledger Accountant for a nonprofit organization in Fredericksburg, VA. You’ll be a trusted partner among internal departments as you build process improvements, maintain confidentiality, communicate budget activities, and promote best practices. This is a direct hire opening with benefits as described below.
Journal entries, reconciliation, audits and more – oh my! As the General Ledger Accountant, you’ll be the numbers person making general ledger entries, account reconciliation, creating financial statements and conducting audits to ensure accurate financial records. When there are accounting discrepancies, you’ll use your curiosity, knowledge of accounting principles, and excellent communication skills to rectify any errors.
Salary: $56,000-$68,000 per year
Benefits:
- Medical insurance, including access to virtual visits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- LTD
- Retirement
- Wellness programs and incentives
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Sick leave
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What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial information
- Perform month-end, year-end closings, and annual audits on financial data to assure its accuracy and integrity
- Ensure financial information complies with regulatory standards
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Enter accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the ledger monthly, and prepare reports
- Analyze accounts to ensure accuracy in journal entries and balances
- Reconcile accounts with bank accounts and general ledger
- Stay abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting
- Reconciles and maintains balance sheet accounts
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- At least 10 years' experience in general ledger accounting (nonprofit experience is highly desirable)
- Superior proficiency in Microsoft Excel with exceptional experience in pivot tables, Microsoft Word and Google applications
- Proficiency in accounting and business management software, such as Abila
- Thorough knowledge and demonstrated skill in U.S. GAAP, accounting procedures and reporting
- Ensure confidentiality and best practices that align with company policies
- Strong attention to detail with great follow-through to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness
- Positive self-starter with a proactive approach, excellent time management, and prioritization skills
About our client:
Our client is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities by connecting people to their potential, purpose and each other. They offer programs and services that support people at every stage of life.
About Matern Staffing:
Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.
