General Ledger Accountant

Remote Accounting Jobs; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Accounting Jobs is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to lead key GAAP close processes, manage journal entries, and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to work independently in a complex environment.

Responsibilities include month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, audits support, and driving process improvements; CPA-eligible candidates with public or private experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA eligibility or active pursuit of CPA licensure is required or preferred.
• Experience in either a public or private company setting is expected.

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 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

Journal entries

Month-end close

GAAP compliance

Internal controls

Audits

Process improvement

Automation

ERP systems

Mentoring

Education

CPA eligibility

Tools

ERP software

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.