Senior General Ledger Accountant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior General Ledger Accountant based in the United States. The role is fully remote and operates on a full-time schedule.

• Support daily accounting operations and contribute actively to the monthly and quarterly financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Consolidate and report monthly financial information across multiple entities, campuses, and locations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger records, prepare journal entries, and ensure proper documentation of accounting transactions.
• Perform regular account reconciliations, review balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure the accuracy of asset and liability balances.
• Conduct month-over-month and budget-versus-actual variance analyses, identifying unusual fluctuations and providing explanations to support financial decision‑making.
• Collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to improve budgeting practices and strengthen financial reporting processes.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with US GAAP and applicable Department of Education and Title IV regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, including annual financial audits and federal compliance audits, while maintaining accounting policies and internal control documentation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize accounting operations through system enhancements, workflow improvements, and automation, particularly within platforms such as Net Suite and Ramp.
• Develop scalable accounting processes and reporting tools that support organizational expansion while reducing manual work and minimizing errors.
• Collaborate with campus operations, financial aid, FP&A, and other departments to ensure effective communication, accountability, and consistency across financial processes.
• Contribute to a collaborative and performance-oriented accounting environment, taking ownership of assigned responsibilities and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is considered an advantage.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 3 years in an internal corporate accounting environment.
• Previous Big Four or comparable public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
• Proven experience managing general ledger activities, preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Solid understanding of asset and liability account reconciliations, sub-ledger systems, and the relationships between financial statements.
• Experience with accounting and ERP platforms, with Net Suite strongly preferred. Familiarity with Ramp is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Experience supporting budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail and the capacity to identify discrepancies and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• Strong communication and…