Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Overview

A leading technology platform serving major life insurers is seeking a Senior Accountant to enhance and scale its financial infrastructure. This role is critical to managing general ledger operations and company expenditures, with a focus on process improvement, automation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and automate repetitive or error-prone accounting workflows to ensure integrated, reliable financial systems.
• Lead accounts payable operations, reviewing all invoices, corporate card transactions, and employee reimbursements for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payables, resolving billing discrepancies and clarifying expense policies.
• Own material segments of the general ledger, producing audit-ready reconciliations and workpapers while meeting month-end close deadlines.
• Support annual audits by providing clear documentation and assist in refining internal controls to maintain clean financial operations.
• Develop technical accounting positions and policies, including areas such as capitalized software (ASC 350-40) and stock-based compensation (ASC 718).

Requirements

• 4 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably starting in public accounting at a Big 4 or national firm, followed by industry experience in high-growth SaaS or fintech.
• Strong operational knowledge of accounts payable processes and controls in high-volume transaction environments.
• Solid technical GAAP foundation with the ability to research standards and draft accounting positions; experience with ASC 842, 350-40, 340-40, or 718 is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite; familiarity with Ramp or Bill.com is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; an active CPA license is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to document accounting positions clearly for internal and external audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in process improvement and automation within accounting functions.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of financial processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity based on role.
• Flexible paid time off and parental leave programs supporting work/life balance.
• 100% paid premium option for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Lifestyle stipend supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible remote and hybrid work options, with a modern office available for those who prefer onsite work.
• Employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Location

Remote and hybrid work options available; office located in Dallas, Texas (Deep Ellum area).

Additional Information

The employer uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.