General Ledger Accountant
MiddleOn-site (Chicago)Salary undisclosed
Job Description
Summary
The General Ledger (“GL”) Accountant reports to the GL Manager and supports the monthly close process across a defined set of general ledger areas. This role is responsible for areas such as lease accounting, expense report processing and coding, bank transaction uploads and coding, and works closely with the GL Manager to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to close deadlines. This role is an excellent opportunity for an emerging accounting professional to build technical depth across core GL functions while contributing to a high-performing, collaborative accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
Lease Accounting
- Maintain lease schedules and prepare monthly journal entries in accordance with ASC 842.
- Reconcile right-of-use asset and lease liability accounts on a monthly basis.
- Track new, modified, or terminated leases and update schedules accordingly.
- Prepare and maintain SOPs for all lease accounting processes.
Expense Reports & Corporate Credit Cards
- Process and review employee expense reports submitted through Emburse, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and policy compliance.
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