Accountant II - General Ledger

Bald Head Island - Southport, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Southport, NC

Real Estate

About the position

This Accountant position offers many of the technical points in Accounting, such as Accounting Software, Job Cost work, bank reconciliations along with in-depth Accounting skill opportunities, journal entries, general ledger, working direct with department managers, operational budget support and more. The opportunity offers exposure to both a NC Utility Commission regulated company as well as non-regulated operations. The position will report to a highly skilled individual and offers the opportunity to work with individuals who have experience in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Company Assets, Job Cost, Insurance Management and complex General Ledger work. Bald Head Island Limited, LLC is considering entry level applicants, with four year accounting degrees, that are interested in obtaining their CPA license. If hired and are willing to make a two year commitment to BHIL's accounting position, with passing grades of any parts of the exam, the Education Reimbursement policy will apply. BHIL will reimburse you for the exam fee, necessary travel for the exam as well as lodging. The job is a great opportunity to work with diverse operations, learn from truly qualified individuals, and work with some really nice people.

Responsibilities

• Provides general ledger accounting and prepares financial reports.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts and reconciles bank statements for assigned operations.
• Compiles financial data and enters it into computerized spreadsheet programs.
• Prepares journal entries for monthly closings, including recurring and nonrecurring entries.
• Accrues expenses on a monthly basis to reflect period costs.
• Prepares financial statements, analytical reviews, year-end closings, and financial highlights for departmental managers.
• Reconciles bank statements and associated general ledger accounts for assigned operations.
• Reconciles inter-company accounts receivable and payable.
• Analyzes income statement accounts and reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Verifies general ledger inventory balances to subsidiary ledgers.
• Maintains fixed asset inventory and depreciation schedules.
• Assists with budget preparation and variance reports.
• Prepares Consolidated Financial Statements.
• Files Quarterly Tax and Regulatory reports for Transportation.
• Assists with applicable audit requests during the annual audit of operations.
• Performs special projects, both scheduled and unscheduled, relating to accounting.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university with a degree in Accounting.
• Two years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting work.
• Experience with computer accounting, spreadsheet, and inventory programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in obtaining CPA license.
• Willingness to make a two-year commitment to BHIL's accounting position.

Benefits

• Education Reimbursement policy for CPA exam fees, travel, and lodging.