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At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades. With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities. Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and maintain our world and embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling career.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, playing an active role in the month-end closing process, and helping to lead accounting automation initiatives across a multi-entity, multi-campus organization. Reporting to the Controller, this person will play a pivotal role in improving financial accuracy, streamlining workflows, and scaling accounting infrastructure to support rapid growth.

JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in consolidating and reporting monthly financial data from multiple locations and campuses
Ensures accounting files and records are accurate and up to date.
Record journal entries and support other month-end processes.
Perform regular account reconciliations for transactions, reviewing balance sheet accounts, and identifying discrepancies.

Senior General Ledger Accountant

Perform month over month and budget vs actual analysis to ensure accounts are accurately stated and fluctuations from expected balances are understood.
Partner with the FP&A team on budgeting practices and ensure processes are in place to ensure accurate reporting.
Learn the inter-dependencies of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow and help prepare these documents on a monthly/quarterly basis

Internal Controls & Compliance

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 robust accounting policies and documentation of internal controls.

Technology & Process Optimization

Champion process improvements and system enhancements (NetSuite, Ramp, etc.).
Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual entry and error rates.
Build scalable workflows and reporting tools as the organization expands.

Team Player & Cross-Functional Collaboration

While operating as an individual contributor, help create a team centric environment through outstanding communication and partnership skills.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Act as a key partner to campus operations, financial aid, and the FP&A team.
Perform and complete other tasks that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Role Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus.

Experience/Skills

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 in reconciling both asset and liability accounts as well as 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, and able to multi-task and work well under pressure.
Demonstrate a high level of integrity, strong work ethic, and professionalism.
Highly motivated and goal-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
Must be able to work independently and as a collaborative team member and have exceptional interpersonal skills.