General Ledger Accountant III with Security Clearance - San Antonio, TX, United States - DAWSON

Description

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SUMMARY:
The General Ledger Accountant III, 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
This role requires general direction and will serve as the backup for the General Ledger Accounting Manager
This is not a remote position

Annual salary:
$75,000- $85,000 based on interview and experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with multiple operating entities and joint ventures.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations, roll-forwards, and research and reconcile discrepancies.
• Responsible for general ledger and subledger reconciliations with explanations.
• Prepare complex account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare intercompany journal entries and reconciliation.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of reconciliations in accordance with reporting deadlines.
• Ability to identify areas of issue and provide resolution.
• Provide support for internal and external Audit requests

Other Duties as assigned
' Continually required to sit ' Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity ' Continually required to talk or hear ' Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 10+ years general ledger experience in accounting preferred.
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions of GL Manager.
• 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 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 DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/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
DAWSON offers 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
DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates
If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.