General Ledger Accountant
About the Role: We are looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join our Fabrics accounting team. In this role, you will be part of a team providing valued accounting support and partnership to our businesses within a world class manufacturing enterprise.
This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Pay and Benefits:
- $62,000 - $76,000 per year
- Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics.
- Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefitsup
Responsibilities:
- Complete month-end closing tasks for the general ledger, including preparation and posting of entries related to prepaids, reclassifications, and various other accruals
- Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Perform quarterly General Ledger activities, such as reconciliations, exception reporting, and other related tasks
- Review, maintain, and implement processes to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Perform regular reviews of cost center balances to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Provide reporting and analysis to the Finance Team, and other relevant functions as needed
- Support the independent financial audit
- Maintain appropriate internal control
- Provide general ledger support as needed fostering collaboration and consistency
- Work closely with the Finance team to ensure alignment and to support the changing needs of internal customers
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 3 years of general ledger or public accounting experience
- Demonstrated general ledger accounting knowledge
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- US GAAP knowledge and experience
- Can communicate accounting concepts to non-financial associates
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to build relationships and be a strong business partner
- Ability to travel 5%
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools
- Ability to travel up to 5%
Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact