General Ledger Accountant

Workwell North America is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. The role focuses on ensuring general ledger accuracy, assisting with month-end close activities, and performing account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post routine journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, amortizations, payroll and benefits allocations, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset entries
• Update and maintain general ledger accounts to ensure all business transactions are recorded accurately and on time for financial reporting
• Support the month-end close calendar by posting recurring and ad hoc journal entries
• Verify that journal entries balance and are posted to the correct accounts and cost centers
• Assist senior accountants with producing basic financial statements or trial balances
• Pull general ledger detail and help explain straightforward variances (e.g., changes in expenses month over month)
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts (such as cash, prepaids, and basic accruals) by tying the general ledger to subledgers, bank statements, or supporting schedules
• Identify, research, and flag discrepancies in a timely manner
• Review journal entries for proper coding, descriptions, and supporting documentation
• Correct data-entry errors and prepare minor adjusting entries as needed
• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll to ensure subledger activity is accurately summarized and posted to the general ledger
• Respond to basic inquiries regarding transactions or account balances
• Assist with gathering documentation and support for audits and management reviews

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data review
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or errors
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet close deadlines
• Clear communication skills and willingness to collaborate across teams
• 1–3 years of accounting or general ledger experience preferred
• Experience with Sage or other ERP/accounting systems strongly preferred

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