General Ledger Accountant

Description

La Terra Fina is looking for a General Ledger Accountant  to join our growing team.  You will be responsible for key month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting. This role supports audit execution, Oracle Fusion ERP/EPM reporting, and process improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening accrual accuracy, cross-functional communication, and close efficiency. 

Requirements

Month-End Close & Journal Entries 

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries for Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics and Manufacturing Overhead.  
• Perform AP invoice accrual, coordinating with accounting team members to identify needed accruals. 
• Ensure entries are accurate, complete, timely, and supported in accordance with GAAP, company policy, and internal controls. 
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with close timelines. 

Account Reconciliations 

• Prepare account reconciliations, including cash, debt, non-trade receivables, accrued demos, coupon liability and V Card liabilities.   
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up. 

Variance Analysis 

• Participate in monthly variance analysis, including actuals versus budget and prior year. 
• Identify key variance drivers and partner with budget owners as needed. 

Insurance Renewal Support 

• Assist in the preparation of annual insurance renewal schedules and supporting documentation, as required. 

Oracle Fusion ERP / EPM Reporting 

• Prepare, maintain, and enhance EPM reports within Oracle Fusion ERP. 
• Perform report tie-outs and ensure data integrity. 
• Promote system efficiency, best practices, and key learnings to the broader accounting team. 

Audit Support 

• Assist in the annual financial audit, including preparation of PBC schedules and supporting documentation. 
• Help coordinate internal deliverables and keep audit activities on track. 

Process Improvement 

• Support transformation of accrual processes to improve accuracy, timeliness, and documentation. 
• Strengthen cross-functional outreach and accountability for accrual inputs. 
• Implement month-end close process improvements, enhancing close efficiency and quality. 

Other 

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules as needed. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required. 
• 2 + years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred. 
• Strong month-end close experience. 
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting, prepaid accounting, and lease accounting. 
• ERP experience required; Oracle Fusion ERP/EPM strongly preferred. 
• Audit support experience preferred. 
• Advanced Excel skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines. 
• Continuous improvement orientation