Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join our clients team in Westport, Connecticut. In this part-time role, you will play a vital part in managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting for a manufacturing company. This position offers a flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, with occasional variations.
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Includes health, vision, and dental insurance for medical, eye care, and dental needs.
Time Off: Generous PTO and paid parental leave for personal time and growing families.
Additional Perks: Remote work options, wellness programs, employee discounts, and company-provided meals/snacks.
Responsibilities
- Compile and provide financial data to support internal and external audits, ensuring comprehensive and accurate reporting.
- Prepare and record journal entries during month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Collaborate with multiple departments to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Perform reconciliation of general ledger accounts using manual accounting processes to ensure precision.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate income, property, and sales/use taxes.
- Analyze financial statements to identify discrepancies and investigate variances thoroughly.
- Maintain strict compliance with organizational policies and enforce adherence to established internal controls.
- At least 1 year of professional experience in accounting or a closely related field, showcasing competency in key financial functions.
- Proven expertise in preparing corporate tax returns and handling sales/use tax filings with accuracy and efficiency.
- Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger reconciliation processes, ensuring consistency and compliance in financial records.
- Hands-on experience in creating and posting journal entries during month-end and year-end close cycles.
- Solid understanding of corporate tax and sales/use tax regulations to support compliance and reporting requirements.
- Exceptional analytical skills with a sharp attention to detail to identify and address variances in financial statements.
- Strong interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless financial operations.