General Ledger Accountant

Job Description

We have an immediate staffing need for a temp-to-perm role in our accounting department. We are seeking a GL Accountant in Germantown, TN! We are seeking Accountant level candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management/Administration and at least 2 years of General Ledger Accountant level experience.

Job Description:

• Applies knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to the preparation of journal entries for posting to the general ledger, financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis during monthly closeout for each property within assigned portfolio.
• Reviews financial statements for accuracy and prepares all necessary accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications to complete the final monthly close package to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
• Analyzes balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy; prepares balance sheet reconciliations with detailed explanations of account balances.
• Analyzes monthly utility expenses for completeness by making all necessary accruals/adjustments and by providing detailed variance explanations.
• Reconciles current month cash receipts; prepares cash reconciliations for each property balancing current month cash balances with supporting bank documents.
• Participates in peer review process of work products for quality assurance, including close packages, to ensure completion, accuracy, and timely release to internal and external customers.
• Reviews and responds to requests from Operations regarding various property accounting issues and implements corrective actions to resolve.
• Participates in general ledger project teams with internal peers and/or external resources.
• Assists with completing SOX testing as required by the Internal Audit Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management/Administration, or similar required.
• Minimum 2 years of General Ledger Accountant level experience required.
• Proficiency in general ledger, financial statements, cash reconciliations, accruals, prepaid amortizations, and excel experience required.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in property accounting or real estate accounting experience is a plus.