Senior General Ledger Accountant

Cotulla Education

. Support daily accounting operations and participate actively in month-end closing.

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP and DOE/Title IV standards. Proficient in accounting automation and system enhancements, particularly using NetSuite and RAMP, while maintaining strong analytical and organizational skills.

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Bachelor's Degree In Accounting5+ Years Of Progressive Accounting ExperienceStrong Command Of US GAAPProficiency In NetSuiteAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry RecordingAccount ReconciliationFinancial Statement PreparationBudgeting PracticesMonth-End Closing ProcessesFinancial Data ConsolidationDiscrepancy IdentificationMonth-Over-Month AnalysisBudget-Versus-Actual AnalysisInternal Control Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteRAMPMS Office ApplicationsSharePointTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Compliance AuditsGAAPDOE/Title IV StandardsMulti-Entity AccountingFinancial Aid

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support daily accounting operations and participate actively in month-end closing.
Help lead accounting automation initiatives across a multi-entity, multi-campus organization.
Consolidate and report monthly financial data from multiple locations and campuses.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting files and records.
Record journal entries and support month-end processes.
Perform account reconciliations, review balance sheet accounts, and identify discrepancies.
Perform month-over-month and budget-versus-actual analysis.
Partner with FP&A on budgeting practices and accurate reporting.
Help prepare balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow documents monthly or quarterly.
Ensure financial statements comply with GAAP and DOE/Title IV standards.
Support internal and external audits, including year-end and federal compliance audits.
Maintain accounting policies and internal-control documentation.
Champion process improvements and system enhancements using NetSuite, Ramp, and related tools.
Identify automation opportunities and build scalable workflows and reporting tools.
Partner with campus operations, financial aid, and FP&A teams.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus.
5+ years of overall progressive accounting experience.
3+ years of internal (in-house) accounting experience.
Big 4 public accounting experience a plus.
Strong command of US GAAP.
Proficiency in accounting systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
Experience reconciling asset and liability accounts and understanding sub-ledger system details.
Experience with RAMP highly preferred.
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 under pressure.
High level of integrity, strong work ethic, and professionalism.
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.
Ability and willingness to work outside regular shifts, including evenings and/or weekends as necessary or requested by the Supervisor.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) and matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement