# Senior General Ledger Accountant at Cotulla Education

> Remote · United States · Senior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Acotullaeducation%3A5468738008 (read 2026-11-09).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Cotulla Education](https://alderhq.app/companies/cotulla-education)
- Location text: Remote; REMOTE - US
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United States (evidence: "Location: Remote; REMOTE - US")
- Posted: 2026-10-30 (10 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cotullaeducation/jobs/5468738008

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 3081): p25 $105k, median $135k, p75 $170k

## Description (the employer's text)

### Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable, and Essential

### ABOUT US - Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join us today!

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.

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