GL Accountant

Department: FinanceReports To: Financial Controller Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive GL Accountant to join our dynamic finance team at Centro. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity of the company’s general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, and assisting with month-end and […]

Department: Finance
Reports To: Financial Controller


Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive GL Accountant to join our dynamic finance team at Centro. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity of the company’s general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger Management:

  • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded.
  • Process journal entries for various accounting functions (e.g., accruals, prepaids, fixed assets).
  • Ensure proper allocation of expenses and revenue according to company policies and accounting standards.

Month-End and Year-End Close:

  • Support the timely and accurate closing of monthly and annual financials, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.
  • Prepare and review supporting schedules for month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and profit & loss statements.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies during the close process.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation:

  • Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all reconciling items are identified and resolved.
  • Assist with the preparation of financial statements and internal reports, ensuring they align with accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS, depending on the company’s jurisdiction).
  • Work closely with other accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting of financial data.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial reporting standards.
  • Assist with the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations as required.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Support:

  • Support the AP and AR teams to ensure that transactions are recorded in the general ledger accurately.
  • Assist in resolving discrepancies between the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.

Ad-hoc Projects & Process Improvements:

  • Assist in various ad-hoc accounting projects or analysis as needed.
  • Continuously look for opportunities to streamline and automate processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Key Qualifications:

  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in General Ledger accounting, preferably within a technology or service-based industry.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or similar certifications are a plus).

Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of general ledger functions, journal entries, and reconciliation processes.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
  • Understanding of accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS).
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Knowledge:

  • Understanding of financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow).
  • Familiarity with tax compliance and regulatory requirements in the tech services industry.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with automated accounting systems or ERP systems (MS Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced environment, such as a tech services company.
  • Knowledge of multi-currency accounting (if relevant).
  • Ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders