General Ledger Accountant

ABOUT THE ROLE

The General Ledger Accountant supports the Finance department by executing core accounting tasks, including processing and recording financial transactions, preparing reconciliations and reports, and managing communications with clients, vendors, and operations teams. This position focuses heavily on commercial finance operations, specifically overseeing automated partner disbursement and billing processes.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs internal reviews and reconciliations between proprietary billing system data, core operational databases, and the ERP system (e.g., SAP).
• Coordinates closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to resolve billing errors and operational property inquiries.
• Collaborates with the Accounts Payable team to ensure seamless partner payout disbursements and commission processing.
• Ensures timely and accurate GL postings in the ERP system based on billing reconciliations, including adjustments for commissions, COGS, insurance, indirect taxes, net revenue, loyalty programs, and month-end closing entries.
• Oversees data integrity in the operational database, property reconciliations for terminated accounts, and scheduled automated payout processes.
• Investigates and clears billing system errors and operational finance concerns across stakeholders.
• Serves as the primary point of contact with regional technical and cross-functional teams regarding billing system enhancements and troubleshooting.
• Validates and consolidates operational accounting reports and schedules required for management reporting and external audit requirements.
• Identifies process improvements and proposes structured workflows to streamline finance operations.
• Monitors team efficiency and KPIs, handles dispute resolution, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Spearheads and monitors automated partner communication and payout schedules.
• Performs other finance duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or Finance.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience focused on General Ledger operations or financial accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar).
• Strong technical aptitude with substantial experience navigating automated financial workflows and platforms.
• Proven ability to analyze, reconcile, interpret, and communicate high-volume data sets.
• Strong knowledge of financial record-keeping, internal controls, and reporting principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; capable of explaining complex financial practices to diverse stakeholders and building consensus.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under deadline pressure.