Staff GL Accountant

GHX

. Execute general ledger accounting processes and support accurate, GAAP-compliant expense-side financial reporting .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in general ledger accounting processes, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on account reconciliations and expense accruals. Proven ability to lead improvements in accounting practices and mentor junior staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

General Ledger AccountingGAAP ComplianceAccount ReconciliationExpense Accrual ProcessesCPA Preferred

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Hard Skills

Balance Sheet ReconciliationVariance AnalysisJournal Entries PreparationAccounting Guidance ApplicationInternal Control Activities

Soft Skills

Strong Documentation SkillsMentoring Junior StaffCollaboration with Business Partners

Tools & Technologies

ExcelOracleClaudeAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Corporate AccountingPublic AccountingSaaS ExperienceSubscription-Based BusinessBig 4 Accounting Firm Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FluxOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute general ledger accounting processes and support accurate, GAAP-compliant expense-side financial reporting
Own month-end and quarter-end close activities for assigned expense accounting areas
Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
Prepare journal entries for expense accruals, prepaid assets, reallocations, reserves, and other significant transactions
Lead expense accrual processes and record period-end obligations
Perform variance and flux analyses and present findings and recommended actions
Review expense transactions for proper recognition, classification, U.S. GAAP compliance, and adherence to internal policies
Interpret and apply accounting guidance to routine and non-routine transactions
Research technical accounting matters and implement new accounting policies
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation
Identify process inefficiencies and control gaps and lead improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives
Maintain accounting procedures and process documentation
Perform internal control activities and maintain documentation for GAAP, SOX, and company-policy compliance
Build relationships with Finance, FP&A, Operations, Procurement, HR, and other business partners
Mentor junior accounting staff and review their work
Collaborate to promote consistency in accounting practices and documentation
Participate in special projects and other accounting priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3–5 years of corporate accounting experience, or 2–3 years of public accounting experience
Demonstrated experience independently owning general ledger accounting processes and account reconciliations
Strong understanding of GL accounting principles and balance sheet reconciliation best practices
Strong Excel skills and willingness to learn financial systems
Ability to apply accounting guidance to day-to-day work
Strong documentation skills
CPA preferred
Experience with a leading global accounting firm (e.g., Big 4) preferred
Public accounting experience preferred
SaaS or subscription-based business experience preferred
Experience with Oracle preferred
Experience with Claude and/or AI tools preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Accident insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Education reimbursement