Remote GL Accountant: Lease & Close Specialist

Topstep; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid holidays

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and vacation flexibility

Job summary

Topstep seeks a GL Accountant to support monthly close across lease accounting, expense processing, and bank uploads, reporting to the GL Manager. This role builds depth in core GL functions within a high-performing, collaborative accounting team.

Key tasks include ASC 842 lease schedules, reconciling assets and liabilities, Emburse expense processing, and NetSuite coding. SOPs, reconciliations, and audit readiness are integral responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience with month-end close and GL reconciliations.
• Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting preferred.
• Experience with Emburse expense management and NetSuite or similar ERP preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear communicator who can flag issues proactively.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close across lease accounting, expense processing, and bank uploads.
• Maintain lease schedules and prepare monthly journal entries per ASC 842.
• Process and review Emburse expense reports; reconcile corporate card transactions.
• Complete bank transaction uploads and ensure accurate coding in the GL.
• Prepare reconciliations and SOPs; assist with audit requests and controls.
• Identify process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Month-end close

NetSuite

ASC 842

Expense management (Emburse)

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Emburse

Job description

Topstep seeks a GL Accountant to support monthly close across lease accounting, expense processing, and bank uploads, reporting to the GL Manager. This role builds depth in core GL functions within a high-performing, collaborative accounting team.

Key tasks include ASC 842 lease schedules, reconciling assets and liabilities, Emburse expense processing, and NetSuite coding. SOPs, reconciliations, and audit readiness are integral responsibilities.