General Ledger Analyst

Labcorp•Durham, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

General Ledger Analyst Labcorp is seeking a hybrid General Ledger Analyst to join our Integrated Accounting Services to team, located at one of the following 3 locations: 671 South Meridian Road, Greenfield, IN 10 Moore Drive Durham, NC 531 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC Responsibilities: Perform accounting activities in the areas of general ledger and financial reporting across multiple business units. Perform expense analysis, audit support, and related accounting functions within the Integrated Accounting Services team. Execute regular general ledger activities including preparation and posting of journal entries. Review expenses for accuracy and appropriateness. Prepare accruals and allocations. Complete month‑end close activities as assigned. Prepare monthly financial reports. Prepare quarterly SEC schedules. Prepare account reconciliations and assist with the regular review of reconciliations. Prepare other financial schedules or analyses as assigned. Analyze actual performance data and assist with interpretation of variances from historical trends. Assist with resolution of outstanding reconciliation items. Assist in the preparation of annual tax schedules as required by Corporate. Assist with SOX testing as assigned. Coordinate fixed asset physical inventories with business units. Build strong working relationships with business unit accounting teams. Collaborate with business unit and corporate controllership teams. Ensure appropriate communication with stakeholders when accounting or reporting questions arise. Assist in preparation of meetings with stakeholders on key accounting and reporting topics. Ensure general accounting policies, processes, and operating procedures are clearly defined, documented, and kept up to date. Ensure accounting process designs align with best practices and corporate policies. Initiate and support process improvement initiatives, with a focus on automation and system capabilities. Create tools, processes, reports, and metrics to drive and monitor improvements. Resolve general accounting issues or escalate as required. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent Two or more years of relevant accounting experience Prior experience working with an ERP system Working knowledge of US GAAP principles Internal control environment experience Preferred Qualifications Advanced accounting degree CPA or other relevant professional accounting certification Experience with PeopleSoft Experience working in a global or multinational environment Additional Job Standards: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience analyzing and working with large volumes of data. Demonstrated proactive approach with strong problem‑solving skills. Ability to plan, multitask, and prioritize workload effectively. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders to meet needs in an effective and timely manner. Experience analyzing and working with large volumes of data. The opportunity to work for an organization of this magnitude is exciting, as there are opportunities for continual growth and expansion in numerous areas, including Integrating Accounting Services. Integrating Accounting Services provides accounting services across the wide breadth of this multinational innovative organization. Integrating Accounting Services provides accounting support across Labcorp’s multinational organization and delivers results to all levels of management while driving continuous process improvement. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm EST Hybrid schedule: This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at an assigned location, either Greenfield, IN, or Burlington or Durham NC, supporting both collaboration and flexibility All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. At Labcorp, you are part of a journey to accelerate life‑changing healthcare breakthroughs and improve the delivery of care for all. You will be inspired to discover more, develop new skills, and pursue career‑building opportunities as we help solve some of today’s biggest health challenges around the world. Together, let’s embrace possibilities and change lives. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. 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Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
Two or more years of relevant accounting experience
Prior experience working with an ERP system
Working knowledge of US GAAP principles
Internal control environment experience
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience analyzing and working with large volumes of data.
Demonstrated proactive approach with strong problem‑solving skills.
Ability to plan, multitask, and prioritize workload effectively.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders to meet needs in an effective and timely manner.
Experience analyzing and working with large volumes of data.

Nice To Haves

Advanced accounting degree
CPA or other relevant professional accounting certification
Experience with PeopleSoft
Experience working in a global or multinational environment

Responsibilities

Perform accounting activities in the areas of general ledger and financial reporting across multiple business units.
Perform expense analysis, audit support, and related accounting functions within the Integrated Accounting Services team.
Execute regular general ledger activities including preparation and posting of journal entries.
Review expenses for accuracy and appropriateness.
Prepare accruals and allocations.
Complete month‑end close activities as assigned.
Prepare monthly financial reports.
Prepare quarterly SEC schedules.
Prepare account reconciliations and assist with the regular review of reconciliations.
Prepare other financial schedules or analyses as assigned.
Analyze actual performance data and assist with interpretation of variances from historical trends.
Assist with resolution of outstanding reconciliation items.
Assist in the preparation of annual tax schedules as required by Corporate.
Assist with SOX testing as assigned.
Coordinate fixed asset physical inventories with business units.
Build strong working relationships with business unit accounting teams.
Collaborate with business unit and corporate controllership teams.
Ensure appropriate communication with stakeholders when accounting or reporting questions arise.
Assist in preparation of meetings with stakeholders on key accounting and reporting topics.
Ensure general accounting policies, processes, and operating procedures are clearly defined, documented, and kept up to date.
Ensure accounting process designs align with best practices and corporate policies.
Initiate and support process improvement initiatives, with a focus on automation and system capabilities.
Create tools, processes, reports, and metrics to drive and monitor improvements.
Resolve general accounting issues or escalate as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.