Senior General Ledger Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-focused financial firm is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to lead the GL process and optimize financial systems. The role offers competitive compensation of $85,000 - $100,000, along with excellent benefits including generous paid time off and a flexible remote schedule. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience and a strong background in accounting with CPA or advanced degrees.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

95% employer-paid medical

100% paid dental

10% 401(k) contribution

Quarterly salary increases

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including GL ownership and month-end close.
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations.
• Experience in a multi-cost center GL environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the general ledger process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain and improve the chart of accounts and accrual schedules.
• Support audit preparation and liaison with audit teams.

Skills

General ledger ownership

Financial systems optimization

Month-end close

Cross-functional partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or advanced degree

Tools

Workday ERP

Concur

Job description

Overview

Senior General Ledger Accountant – Remote (DMV area only); Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 + excellent benefits

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• This is more than just another GL role - it's a chance to own the month-end close, drive financial systems improvements, and build cross-functional partnerships across finance, operations, and procurement.
• You'll join a mission-focused organization making a global impact - all while enjoying real work / life balance and a people-first culture.
• Amazing perks include :
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, volunteer, plus your anniversary day!)
• 95% employer-paid medical, 100% paid dental, and a 10% 401(k) contribution
• Quarterly salary increases and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible remote schedule (must live in the DC, MD, or VA area for occasional onsite events)
• The finance department is stable, collaborative, and known for recognizing above-and-beyond contributions - with a clear path for growth
• You'll report to a supportive Director of Finance who values initiative, autonomy, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the general ledger process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month / year-end close
• Maintain and improve the chart of accounts, accrual schedules, and internal controls
• Play a key role in financial systems optimization (especially Workday ERP) and reporting enhancements
• Support audit preparation and act as a liaison for in-country and domestic audit teams
• Review and release accounts payable entries and manage vendor-related escalations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including hands-on GL ownership, month-end close, and reconciliations
• CPA or advanced degree
• Experience working with Workday, Concur, and multi-cost center GL environments preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Ready to level up your accounting career in a high-impact, remote-friendly environment with real growth potential? Apply now - interviews are moving fast and this role won't stay open long.