Senior General Ledger Accountant

Overview

This role supports daily accounting operations, contributes to month-end closing, and helps lead accounting automation initiatives across a multi-entity, multi-campus organization. Reporting to the Controller, the position focuses on improving financial accuracy, streamlining workflows, and scaling accounting infrastructure to support growth.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and report monthly financial data from multiple locations and campuses.
• Ensure accounting files and records are accurate and up to date.
• Record journal entries and support other month-end processes.
• Perform regular account reconciliations, review balance sheet accounts, and identify discrepancies.
• Conduct month-over-month and budget vs. actual analysis to ensure accounts are accurately stated and understand variances.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting practices and help ensure processes support accurate reporting.
• Learn and apply inter-dependencies across the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow; help prepare these statements on a monthly/quarterly basis.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and DOE/Title IV compliance standards.
• Support internal and external audits, including year-end and federal compliance audits.
• Maintain robust accounting policies and documentation of internal controls.

Technology & Process Optimization

• Drive process improvements and system enhancements (NetSuite, Ramp, etc.).
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual entry and error rates.
• Build scalable workflows and reporting tools as the organization expands.

Collaboration

• Operate as an individual contributor while helping create a team-focused environment through strong communication and partnership.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key partner to campus operations, financial aid, and the FP&A team.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus.

Experience/Skills

• 5+ years of overall progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of internal (in-house) accounting experience.
• Big 4 public accounting experience a plus.
• Strong command of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience reconciling both asset and liability accounts, including understanding sub-ledger system details.
• Experience with RAMP highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven, compliance-oriented educational environment.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, highly organized, able to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate integrity, strong work ethic, and professionalism.
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Ability and willingness to work outside of regular work shifts, including evenings and/or weekends as necessary or as requested by Supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Experience with RAMP

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated annual salary: $80,000 - $110,000 (actual compensation based on skills, experience, and geographic location).
• 401(k) and matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance options
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Additional retirement plan options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement

Location & Schedule

• Remote, Full-Time Role
• Standard business hours, Monday through Friday