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General Ledger Accountant Jobs in Seattle, WA at Harvey Nash
Title: General Ledger Accountant
Company: Harvey Nash
Location: Seattle, WA
General Ledger Accountant
Seattle, WA (Onsite)
Fulltime Permanent Position
*Candidates will need multicurrency and multi-entity/subsidiary experience for this role*
General Ledger Management:
- Assist with maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, which includes assisting in preparing journal entries and ensuring proper documentation is saved appropriately.
- Maintain supporting documentation for loans, notes, lease agreements, and ensure appropriate backup exists for all related transactions.
Month-End and Year-End Close:
- Assist team members in month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries & reconciliations.
- Prepare journal entries related to prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, and notes as part of the monthly and quarterly close processes.
- Ensure timely completion of all closing tasks while adhering to internal controls and deadlines.
Financial Reporting:
- Support financial audits by providing detailed account analysis, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile intercompany transactions and balance sheet accounts monthly and quarterly.
- Reconcile various accounting applications (including Sage 100 and internal systems) related to notes, leases, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Track prepaid accounts, monitor expiration timelines, and follow up with appropriate stakeholders when needed.
Policy & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and relevant financial regulations.
- Assist in implementing and documenting accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a technology or fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Knowledge of ASC 842 Lease Accounting.
- Experience working with notes receivable and notes payable.
- Experience with fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and amortization.
- Experience performing detailed reconciliations and maintaining supporting documentation.
- Experience working in an organization with multiple subsidiaries is required.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and FP&A, to resolve issues and streamline processes.
- Coordinate with internal teams to request new GL accounts when needed and maintain proper account structures.
- Experience with process improvement initiatives and ERP systems is a plus.
