Lead - General Accounting

Job Description

Sutherland is looking for a skilled General Ledger Accountant to join one of our growing retail programs working out of our client site in Chesapeake, VA. 

A General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that all financial data from stores, inventory systems, POS systems, AP/AR, and payroll flows accurately into the general ledger, enabling correct financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

 

• Monthly & Daily General Ledger Maintenance
• Inventory Accounting & COGS Adjustments
• Bank & Cash Reconciliation
• AP & AR Subledger Reconciliation
• Fixed Assets Accounting
• Accruals & Prepayments
• Financial Closing & Reporting

Internal Controls & Compliance

Our most successful candidates will have:

• 5-8+ years of experience as a General Ledger Accountant
• Lawson ERP knowledge/experience
• Accounting experience supporting the retail industry will be a major plus
• A customer-oriented attitude, handling first level of communications and issues
• Capacity to efficiently manage time and keep track of multiple schedules,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent. 
• Must work onsite in Chesapeake VA

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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