General Ledger Specialist

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
033392 General Ledger Specialist (Open)

Job Description:

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Accurately maintains the organization's financial records and transactions (i.e., daily ledger entries, etc.).

 Performs accounting procedures and reviews recorded transactions for accuracy and validity to aid in the monthly, quarterly and annual closings and/or consolidations.

Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports and accounting statements.

Key Responsibilities


* Prepare and process manual journal entries (accruals, prepayments, bank transactions, provisions, reclassifications)


* Prepare complex calculation for manual journal entries (such as customer rebate accrual, transport cost accrual)


* Manage fixed asset transactions (capitalize new assets, transfer/dispose assets, run depreciations)


* Prepare account reconciliations (i.e.: support assets and liabilities/equities in the balance sheet at period-end)


* Perform period-end closing in ERP, including checking account balances, closing periods


* Responsible for period-end reporting of general ledger/finance information to corporate consolidation system (Oracle/FCCS)


* Address inquiries and ad hoc requests from business unit operation finance teams (questions on account balances, etc.)


* Responsible to execute day to day work in accordance with Greif Corporate Policies, US GAAP and SOX key controls and R2R standard set of procedure


* Prepare inventory valuation analysis in line with standard process


* Coordinate intercompany mismatch resolution with AP and AR teams


* Support internal and external audit by providing timely and accurate information as needed


* Participate in R2R projects (lead by R2R team or work with other Greif departments)


* Work as one team – within the GL team, within BSC and within Greif as a whole

Education and Experience


* Bachelor's degree (preferably in Economics, Finance - Accountancy


* Up to standard knowledge of corporate and local accounting rules, being able to apply those in daily work.


* Some level of experience with GL processes, having relationships with Finance Managers, controllers, other peer...