Lead - General Accounting

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Established in 1986, Sutherland is a global provider of business process and technology management services offering an integrated portfolio of analytics-driven back-office and customer facing solutions that support the entire customer lifecycle. Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., Sutherland employs thousands of professionals spanning 19 countries around the world. Our digital backbone spans 144 countries around the world, with 61 delivery centers across 19 countries, handling over 43 million transactions a month for approximately   70 clients. We are a team of 38,000 global professionals, operationally effective, culturally meshed, and committed to our clients and to one another. We call it One Sutherland.

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Job Description

Sutherland is looking for a skilled General Ledger Accountant to join one of our growing retail programs working out of our client site in Chesapeake, VA. 

A General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that all financial data from stores, inventory systems, POS systems, AP/AR, and payroll flows accurately into the general ledger, enabling correct financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monthly & Daily General Ledger Maintenance
• Inventory Accounting & COGS Adjustments
• Bank & Cash Reconciliation
• AP & AR Subledger Reconciliation
• Fixed Assets Accounting
• Accruals & Prepayments
• Financial Closing & Reporting

Internal Controls & Compliance

Our most successful candidates will have:

• 5-8+ years of experience as a General Ledger Accountant
• Lawson ERP knowledge/experience
• Accounting experience supporting the retail industry will be a major plus
• A customer-oriented attitude, handling first level of communications and issues
• Capacity to efficiently manage time and keep track of multiple schedules,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent. 
• Must work onsite in Chesapeake VA

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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