General Ledger Accountant

Api,-LL; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Api,-LL is seeking an experienced General Ledger Accountant to lead the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. The role requires advanced technical accounting knowledge and the ability to operate independently in a complex environment.

Responsibilities include owning complex journal entries, reconciliations, and audits coordination, with a strong emphasis on GAAP and internal controls. CPA eligibility or active pursuit of licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage complex journal entries and month-end close.
• CPA-eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own complex journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Manage assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Perform and review detailed balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide explanations to management.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including direct interaction with auditors.
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system upgrades, and accounting transformations.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide coaching and mentorship.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Education

CPA-eligible or CPA licensure

Job description

Description

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for leading critical aspects of the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting processes. This role requires advanced technical accounting knowledge, strong judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a complex accounting environment.

Requirements

This position is intended for an experienced accounting professional who is **eligible to sit for the CPA exam** and preferably actively pursuing or holding CPA licensure, with demonstrated experience in either a public or private company setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own complex journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.


• Manage assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.


• Perform and review detailed balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.


• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide explanations to management.


• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.


• Support internal and external audits, including direct interaction with auditors.


• Identify, design, and implement process improvements and automation initiatives.


• Participate in ERP implementations, system upgrades, and accounting transformations.


• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide coaching and mentorship.