What are the responsibilities and job description for the GL Accountant position at Babcock Power?
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Intermediate GL Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing fixed assets, preparing daily cash reports, balancing the general ledger, verifying and balancing bank deposits, and maintaining daily cash receipts journals. This role also involves preparing and entering month-end GL balance reports, maintaining monthly spreadsheets for sales and use tax reporting, and uploading and auditing state sales and use tax reports. You will collect and compute financial information for monthly submissions to our corporate office.
Essential Responsibilities
Position Qualifications
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Intermediate GL Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing fixed assets, preparing daily cash reports, balancing the general ledger, verifying and balancing bank deposits, and maintaining daily cash receipts journals. This role also involves preparing and entering month-end GL balance reports, maintaining monthly spreadsheets for sales and use tax reporting, and uploading and auditing state sales and use tax reports. You will collect and compute financial information for monthly submissions to our corporate office.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage and report all cash activities on a daily and monthly basis.
- Produce weekly cash forecasts and monthly cash reconciliations.
- Facilitate AR processes with internal and external contacts.
- Submit appropriate paperwork for monthly sales and use tax returns to various states.
- Maintain CAR and fixed asset reporting.
- Review AR and AP accounts for accuracy; work with intercompany companies to balance accounts.
- Record journal entries into the database and ensure supporting documentation is attached.
- Perform various month-end reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Organize and lead quarterly balance sheet reviews.
- Assist with the organization of quarterly balance sheet reviews.
- Perform required financial reviews as requested by individual states for renewal of contract licenses.
- Manage monthly closing and assist with year-end closing.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as requested.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Apply proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
- Support payroll and project analyst positions with applicable general ledger information.
- Support other Accountants in the Shared Services Division.
Position Qualifications
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be computer literate and able to communicate effectively both written and orally.
- Preferred experience with Deltek Costpoint, Expert Pay, Power BI, and SSRS reporting.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience: 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes.
- Certificates & Licenses: None required.
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