General Ledger Accountant

Summary

Join Teaching Lab, a growing remote education non-profit, as their General Ledger Accountant! This full-time, salaried position offers a competitive salary range of $65,500-$99,075 annually, with an anticipated hiring range of $65,500-$86,401. You will manage the organization's general ledger, ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. Key responsibilities include monthly close processes, bank reconciliations, and managing intercompany transactions between the non-profit and its for-profit subsidiary. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong GAAP knowledge, proficiency in Sage Intacct, and excellent analytical skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to make a significant impact in a stable, mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or in a similar field, like Business Management
• 3+ years of proven experience in an automated accounting environment, performing financial reporting, account reconciliation and analysis
• Prior experience in an accountant role with increasing responsibility
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, and relevant laws and best practices; knowledge of Federal grant accounting standards is a plus
• Experience working in multi-entity environments and reconciling inter-company accounts
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct or a similar financial system; strong financial systems literacy
• Advanced proficiency of database and spreadsheet tools (i.e. Excel, Google Sheets)
• Excellent writing skills and experience in documenting accounting implementations and audit evidence
• Demonstrate advanced skills and experience in the preparation, analysis, and evaluation of financial statements, budgets, and/or related data and financial reports

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Communicate org-wide deadlines and coordinate monthly close activities to ensure timely data entry into the general ledger
• Complete the monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliation process. Explain, document, and resolve reconciling items to the financial statements. Evaluate transactions to determine proper accounting treatment
• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses and accruals; ensure timely recording and reversal of entries. Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly. Ensure reconciliations are well-documented and compliant with internal controls and audit standards
• Using Sage Intacct, our financial reporting software, create and generate ad hoc reports, such as variance and activity analyses that support standard financial statements
• Conduct timely monthly variance analyses at both the departmental and organizational levels, summarizing key insights to support financial reporting to the Executive Team
• Support the Director, Accounting, with schedules required by the auditors in their annual examination of financial records and preparation of the 990
• Recommend and document procedural and/or system changes to enhance financial reporting processes. Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to strengthen the financial and accounting control framework
• Preserve the structure of the chart of accounts and the integrity of the general ledger data presented in reports created by Sage Intacct
• Ensure information is in compliance with appropriate GAAP standards. Develop and refine supplemental custom financial reports so they are complete and accurate
• Assist the Director, Accounting, and Budget Manager in the annual budgeting and planning process
• Manage all intercompany transactions between the parent nonprofit and the for-profit subsidiary
• Track, document, and reconcile intercompany activity in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure appropriate elimination entries are recorded for consolidated reporting
• Update and maintain documentation of intercompany processes and controls
• Provide support and serve as backup for key finance operations, including payroll and accounts payable processing
• Collaborate with teams across departments to ensure accurate accounting treatment of activities
• Provide financial data and analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning
• Support internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives related to accounting processes and tools
• Maintain and update Sage Intacct dashboards to ensure cross-functional leaders have timely access to relevant financial reports. Provide user support for access issues and system navigation
• Stay abreast of key research and guidance in the field, and attend learning experiences to build skills and competencies in client management, project management, grant writing, and communications
• Engage in personal and organized learning opportunities as a team member at a values-based and mission-focused organization
• Seek and respond to feedback from staff and adjust strategic partnership operational processes accordingly
• Seek and respond to feedback from staff and adjust operational processes accordingly
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance department leadership and/or Executive Team

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or CPA
• Experience in the education field

Benefits

$65,500 - $86,401 a year