General Ledger Accountant

Rightworks offers the only intelligent cloud purpose-built for accounting firms and professionals. Backed by award-winning support, our fully managed IT and applications ensure customers have secure, reliable, on-demand access to their technology. We provide a curated software ecosystem that simplifies the complexity of running an accounting firm or small business, supported by a community of thought leaders, peer networks, and educational resources. Our success is made possible by leveraging decades of specialized experience in leading accounting firms, SMBs and technology companies. Thousands of Firms and SMBs count on us to run their business every day.
We have a great team, we’re growing fast and have a winning culture based on innovation, teamwork, and mutual respect.
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated General Ledger Accountant to join our Accounting team. Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial statements, proposing journal entries, and performing account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger. You’ll play a key role in supporting the month-end close process and assisting with annual audit preparation, while also helping to identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.
This is a hybrid position, with 3 days in our Nashua, NH Headquarters.
Responsibilities

• Participate in the full month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• Perform monthly flux analysis for both the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, identify and explain significant variances, and document findings for management review.
• Maintain and review general ledger activity to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately classified.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, responding to audit requests, and maintaining thorough documentation.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and various internal reports.
• Contribute to quarterly reviews and implementation of internal controls.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and improve processes.
• Continuously identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting function.

Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems preferred (Sage Intacct).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A team player who’s eager to grow and support the broader goals of the finance team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Eligibility Requirements
 

• This role is open to US Citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in the United States. Rightworks LLC is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Due to specific state regulations, we are unable to accept applications from residents of California, Hawaii, or Alaska.
• Relocation will not be offered for this position.

Benefits
To provide best-in-class solutions, we need a best-in-class team. We offer competitive salaries to recruit the best talent. We provide company paid short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance and a generous 401K match. We offer highly affordable medical, dental, vision coverage, and many other valuable benefits. We offer a generous PTO bank, and numerous paid holidays, affording you the time to be there for what is important in your life. We encourage giving back to our communities by providing paid volunteer time off. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!