General Ledger (Lead)

Posted 12 Days Ago
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San Antonio, TX, USA
In-Office
95K-110K Annually
Expert/Leader
Logistics • Professional Services • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Lead general ledger accounting including complex balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, intercompany accounting, audit preparation and fixed asset support. Serve as backup to GL Manager, work with multiple operating companies and joint ventures, supervise staff, ensure GAAP compliance, research discrepancies, and support audit and reporting deadlines.
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SUMMARY:
The General Ledger Lead Accountant, under the direction of the General Ledger Accounting Manager, will perform and be responsible for a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant focus on balance sheet reconciliations, month end close and audit support. The position requires strong analytical, problem solution, and collaboration skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively. This role requires minimal direction and will serve as the backup for the General Ledger Accounting Manager.

100% ON-SITE

Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 based on interview and experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with multiple operating companies and joint ventures.
  • Prepare complex Balance Sheet reconciliations, roll-forwards, and research and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Responsible for accuracy of general ledger and subledger reconciliations with explanations.
  • Responsible for month end financials, notes, and variance analysis.
  • Responsible for intercompany accounting activities including journal entries and reconciliation.
  • Leads the financial audit process by preparing audit schedules, workpapers and serve as primary contact for annual audits.
  • Supports fixed asset accounting by ensuring posting accuracy and compliance.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of complex reconciliations in accordance with GAAP and reporting deadlines.
  • Ability to identify areas of issue and provide resolution.
  • Other Duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of 10+ years general ledger experience in accounting preferred.
  • Public accounting experience a plus.
  • Prior experience supervising personnel.
  • Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
  • Adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions of GL Lead.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Access, Outlook.
  • Experience in Costpoint a plus.
  • Experience in EOM close process.
  • Experience working in ERP system.
  • Experience in multi-site/state operations is strongly desired.
  • Knowledge of federal contracting preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to function as a team player.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance is required.
  • CPA or other accounting designation a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Occasionally required to stand
  • Occasionally required to walk
  • Continually required to sit
  • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
  • Continually required to talk or hear
  • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision

This is position is 100% on-site M-F

We offer an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

We gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA or other accounting designation
  • 10+ years general ledger experience in accounting
  • Public accounting experience
  • Prior experience supervising personnel
  • Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
  • Adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions of GL Lead
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook
  • Experience with Costpoint
  • Experience in month-end (EOM) close process
  • Experience working in an ERP system
  • Experience with multi-site/state operations
  • Knowledge of federal contracting
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to function as a team player
  • Audit support experience including preparing audit schedules and workpapers
  • Fixed asset accounting experience
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The Company
1,500 Employees

What We Do

DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients worldwide. The company provides a range of innovative and cost-effective solutions, specializing in professional and technical services, construction, operations and maintenance, and environmental services, all while remaining rooted in traditional Native Hawaiian values to benefit the Native Hawaiian community.

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