Senior Accountant, General Ledger

College Board•New York, NY

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Finance Accounting is a key contributor to College Board’s financial stewardship and compliance efforts. This role is responsible for safeguarding the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements. By delivering reliable, timely financial information, the Associate Director supports effective decision-making across the organization and helps ensure College Board can responsibly advance its mission. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with colleagues across Finance and the broader organization, combining technical accounting expertise with a commitment to operational excellence and public trust.

Requirements

Experience with both public and private accounting
3 + years’ experience in General Ledger
3 + years’ experience working with audits
A working knowledge of Workday
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and accuracy
Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working independently
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively
Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input
A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking
A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success
Authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

C ertified public accountant (CPA) licensure preferred

Responsibilities

Record all lease and sublease journal entries in accordance with ASC 842.
Review sublease arrangements and determine appropriate chargebacks in coordination with Accounts Receivable.
Prepare journal entries relating to the close process for all assigned areas including but not limited to banking, assets, liabilities, revenue, and expense.
Review AP Reader travel-related journal entries and monitor transaction accuracy and timeliness for recording.
Analyze assigned bank activities and process cash ledger entries, including interbank transfers, deposits, and non-invoice payments.
Review assigned journal entries with a 24-hour turnaround, prioritizing monthly close deadlines.
Review sales tax accounts and prepare year-end sales tax journal entries.
Review supplier invoices for year-end cutoff and prepare required adjusting entries.
Review wire payments and record appropriate accruals during year-end close.
Prepare and reconcile lease, sublease, and sublease deposit accounts monthly ; any discrepancies are to be resolved timely within the next accounting cycle.
Reconcile AP accruals to subledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Perform monthly payroll account reconciliations and coordinate issue resolution with Payroll.
Analyze occupancy expense accounts and resolve discrepancies prior to closing.
Reconcile the SAT deferred revenue account to the subledger and resolve discrepancies .
Perform all sales tax related account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies, if any.
Reconcile self-insured dental accounts and validate reserve support using actuarial valuations and claim reports .
Prepare the monthly Balance Sheet Statement.
Maintain the quarterly Balance Sheet Statement and Workday System Report reconciliation.
Review new Lease contracts and amendments and assess the lease accounting impact in accordance with ASC 842 lease standard.
Prepare financial statement disclosures relating to Leases.
Support external financial reporting related to the 990 for program and management allocations using Workday workbags .
Serve as the primary point of contact for audit requests pertaining to Leases.
Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed .