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GL Accountant - 42833160303

GL Accountant - 42833160303

SomewhereWorkFromHome, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
24 days ago
Job description

Job Title : GL Accountant

Type : Full-time, Independent Contractor

Location : Remote

Work hours : 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)

The Accounting Specialist - GL Support provides critical support across the company's daily accounting operations, with a focus on timely reconciliations, accurate transaction posting, and consistent support across AP, AR, and the monthly close. This role is designed for a reliable, detail-oriented accounting professional looking to contribute to a fast-paced, high-growth CPG environment, while playing a key role in improving close timelines, increasing financial accuracy, and enhancing real-time reporting visibility. The accounting specialist - GL support position has a strong foundation in accounting principles, experience with transactional workflows, and a proactive mindset for process improvement and team collaboration.

Main Responsibilities

  • Own daily and weekly bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring timely posting and organization of all supporting documentation.
  • Proactively follow up on missing receipts and credit card backup to ensure complete and audit-ready records.
  • Prepare standard journal entries such as credit card accruals and prepaid amortization.
  • Maintain accrual schedules and assist with balance sheet reconciliations during month-end close.
  • Support the month-end close process by gathering backup, assisting with reconciliations, and ensuring clean and timely posting of entries.
  • Provide overflow support to AP and AR functions as needed.
  • Match and reconcile daily sales deposits from various channels to ensure accurate recording and alignment between payment processors and accounting systems.
  • Prepare and distribute daily expense reports by department to leadership, helping drive real-time visibility and faster financial decision-making.
  • Assist with audit preparation and internal documentation upkeep, supporting GAAP compliance and internal controls.

Candidate Requirements :

  • Pursuing or completed a degree in accounting, finance, or related field - or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • 1+ years of accounting experience, including reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Excel, and comfortable working with multiple systems.
  • Understanding of GAAP principles including accruals, prepaids, and account reconciliation.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle high volumes of data with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Excellent organization, time management, and multitasking skills-able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Bonus : experience in CPG, inventory-accounting exposure, or accounting systems.

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