Subledger Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Subledger accountant works closely with the Purchasing, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Payroll staff to ensure that all subledger transactions are posted timely and accurately, allowing for the appropriate level of financial reporting and analysis. S/he will assist with the day to day operations ensuring all processes are completed in a timely manner. Further, as a Shared Service level associate, this position provides accounting support for Finance initiatives and projects at each business unit and at the corporate level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Complete the payroll accounting processes for many business units;
• Complete payroll reconciliations;
• Create and implement changes to procedures to meet operational needs, improve accuracy, and efficiency in the payroll accounting, invoicing, collection and accounts payable processes;
• Review accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy and ensure ability to safeguard company assets;
• Review and approve account reconciliations prepared by group, ensuring that account balances and details are accurate;
• Review journal entries, accounts payable transactions, billing, and payments;
• Actively participate and lead the month end and year end close processes related to sub ledger activities;
• Review vendor invoicing processes, ensure timely payment to all vendors and resolve any issues;
• Review accounts receivable aging and monitor timely collections of receivables;
• Prepare annual audit schedules for external auditors as needed;
• Support various accounting initiatives by conducting research, working with different departments;
• Support the implementation and maintenance of systems, policies, and procedures;
• Provide day to day support to the sub-ledger teams;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned;
• Provides ad hoc support to management team as needed
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at all locations