Accountant (General Ledger)

Job Summary:

The Accountant will support general ledger (GL) accounting activities for our U.S. entity, ensuring accurate financial records, timely month-end processes, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and Shiji`s accounting policies. This role will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, tax-related schedules, audits, and reporting while collaborating closely with the international finance team, tax consultants, and international GL colleagues.

What You’ll Do:

• Support general ledger (GL) accounting for the U.S. entity, ensuring compliance with internal accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries with proper documentation and accuracy.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including the preparation of supporting schedules in line with company deadlines.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax requirements by managing standard filings internally and coordinating complex matters with external tax advisors.
• Maintain oversight of U.S. Sales and use tax requirements, including reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules for submission by an external service provider.
• Prepare GL-related documentation and schedules required for tax filings, audits, and external reviews.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements in collaboration with tax advisors and support external audits.
• Act as a point of contact for U.S. related GL and group audit inquiries.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and tax advisors to maintain complete and accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with the International GL Team to ensure consistency and alignment of accounting practices across regions.
• Help maintain organized documentation and contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the GL function.
• Perform other accounting tasks as needed to support the finance team.