Senior General Ledger Accountant

Cotulla Education

5d•$80,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Cotulla Education is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to support daily accounting operations, contribute to the month-end close, and help lead accounting automation initiatives across a multi-entity, multi-campus organization. Reporting to the Controller, this individual will help improve financial accuracy, streamline workflows, and scale accounting infrastructure as the organization grows. The role supports monthly financial reporting and consolidation, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of financial statements. It also supports GAAP and DOE/Title IV compliance, internal and external audits, and the maintenance of accounting policies and internal-control documentation. The accountant will champion process improvements and system enhancements, identify automation opportunities, and build scalable workflows and reporting tools. This is a remote, full-time role with standard business hours Monday through Friday. The position may require work outside regular shifts, including evenings or weekends, when necessary or requested by the supervisor. The anticipated annual salary is $80,000–$110,000, with actual compensation based on skills, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of overall progressive accounting experience.
At least 3 years of in-house accounting experience.
Strong command of US GAAP.
Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
Experience reconciling asset and liability accounts and understanding sub-ledger system details.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven, compliance-oriented educational environment.
Detail-oriented, analytical, highly organized, able to multitask, and able to work well under pressure.
High integrity, strong work ethic, and professionalism.
Motivated and goal-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with exceptional interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
Willingness and ability to work outside regular shifts, including evenings or weekends, when necessary or requested by the supervisor.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
Big 4 public accounting experience.
NetSuite experience.
Ramp experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in consolidating and reporting monthly financial data from multiple locations and campuses.
Ensure accounting files and records are accurate and up to date.
Record journal entries and support month-end processes.
Perform regular account reconciliations, review balance sheet accounts, and identify discrepancies.
Perform month-over-month and budget-versus-actual analysis to confirm accounts are accurately stated and explain fluctuations from expected balances.
Partner with FP&A on budgeting practices and accurate reporting processes.
Learn the interdependencies of the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement and help prepare these documents monthly or quarterly.
Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and DOE/Title IV compliance standards.
Support internal and external audits, including year-end and federal compliance audits.
Maintain accounting policies and documentation of internal controls.
Champion process improvements and system enhancements, including for NetSuite and Ramp.
Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual entry and errors.
Build scalable workflows and reporting tools as the organization expands.
Collaborate and communicate with campus operations, financial aid, and FP&A while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor.