Working as a General Ledger Accountant

The general ledger is basically the end result of the company's accounting process, and is the source from which all the company's financial reporting is generated. Therefore, the general ledger accountant is responsible for ensuring that all business transactions have been properly accounted for and accurately and completely reflected on the company's books. A general accountant may also be referred to as a corporate accountant or management accountant.

What Does the General Ledger Accountant Do?

The role that the general ledger accountant plays, and the range of functions performed and level of responsibility assigned, will depend on the size and nature of the organization. In a larger organization, a general ledger accountant may specialize in certain areas of the overall accounting operation, while in a smaller organization, the position may involve a wider range of duties and responsibilities.

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Accountant Job Description

Description: Accountant

Accountant  Job Purpose: Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Accountant Job Duties:

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications: Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, SFAS Rules, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math Skills

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