Job description
General Ledger Accountant for a 125+ employee (and growing) remote education non-profit providing professional learning to K-12 educators nationally
Type of Vacancy: Salaried, full-time
Start date: July 2025
Location: Remote
Report to: Director, Accounting
Supervises: None
Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $65,500 - $99,075 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $65,500 - $86,401. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($86,401) to allow for continued growth in the role over time. There are two types of experience being considered for this role: Experience that is directly relevant to the role and Total Working Experience, in all fields. This includes: internships, part-time work, and consulting work. In collaboration with the hiring manager, the People and Culture team calculates experience based on the candidate’s most current resume. When calculating the offer, consideration is given to candidates who possess additional qualifications (i.e., desired qualifications).
Teaching Lab is an equal-opportunity employer committed to reflecting the diversity of the students we serve. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this role.
WHO WE ARE
Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives.In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes.To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for managing the organization’s general ledger and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role owns key components of the monthly close process, including journal entries, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining schedules for prepaids and accruals.
A strong understanding of intercompany accounting is critical, as this role manages transactions between the nonprofit parent organization and its for-profit subsidiary.
The General Ledger Accountant works independently, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and drives improvements in financial operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant seeking a stable, impactful role where they can apply their expertise and contribute meaningfully over the long term.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities for the General Ledger Accountant include:
Accounting - General Ledger and Financial Reporting
Support the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Communicate org-wide deadlines and coordinate monthly close activities to ensure timely data entry into the general ledger.
Complete the monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliation process. Explain, document, and resolve reconciling items to the financial statements. Evaluate transactions to determine proper accounting treatment.
Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses and accruals; ensure timely recording and reversal of entries. Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly. Ensure reconciliations are well-documented and compliant with internal controls and audit standards.
Using Sage Intacct, our financial reporting software, create and generate ad hoc reports, such as variance and activity analyses that support standard financial statements.
Conduct timely monthly variance analyses at both the departmental and organizational levels, summarizing key insights to support financial reporting to the Executive Team.
Support the Director, Accounting, with schedules required by the auditors in their annual examination of financial records and preparation of the 990.
Recommend and document procedural and/or system changes to enhance financial reporting processes. Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to strengthen the financial and accounting control framework.
Preserve the structure of the chart of accounts and the integrity of the general ledger data presented in reports created by Sage Intacct.
Ensure information is in compliance with appropriate GAAP standards. Develop and refine supplemental custom financial reports so they are complete and accurate.
Assist the Director, Accounting, and Budget Manager in the annual budgeting and planning process.
Accounting - Intercompany Transactions
Manage all intercompany transactions between the parent nonprofit and the for-profit subsidiary.
Track, document, and reconcile intercompany activity in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensure appropriate elimination entries are recorded for consolidated reporting.
Update and maintain documentation of intercompany processes and controls.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Provide support and serve as backup for key finance operations, including payroll and accounts payable processing.
Collaborate with teams across departments to ensure accurate accounting treatment of activities.
Provide financial data and analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Support internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives related to accounting processes and tools.
Maintain and update Sage Intacct dashboards to ensure cross-functional leaders have timely access to relevant financial reports. Provide user support for access issues and system navigation.
Continuous Learning
Stay abreast of key research and guidance in the field, and attend learning experiences to build skills and competencies in client management, project management, grant writing, and communications.
Engage in personal and organized learning opportunities as a team member at a values-based and mission-focused organization.
Seek and respond to feedback from staff and adjust strategic partnership operational processes accordingly.
Seek and respond to feedback from staff and adjust operational processes accordingly.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance department leadership and/or Executive Team.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY SUCCESS INDICATORS (KSI)
The General Ledger Accountant is accountable for achieving goals set in collaboration with their manager, aligned with annual goals, and especially, Key Success Indicators (KSI). Below are examples of measured outcomes for Key Success Indicators (KSI). Additional information will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
As applicable, within the role, model the radical commitments for our values.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or in a similar field, like Business Management
- 3+ years of proven experience in an automated accounting environment, performing financial reporting, account reconciliation and analysis
- Prior experience in an accountant role with increasing responsibility
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, and relevant laws and best practices; knowledge of Federal grant accounting standards is a plus
- Experience working in multi-entity environments and reconciling inter-company accounts
- Proficiency with Sage Intacct or a similar financial system; strong financial systems literacy
- Advanced proficiency of database and spreadsheet tools (i.e. Excel, Google Sheets)
- Excellent writing skills and experience in documenting accounting implementations and audit evidence
- Demonstrate advanced skills and experience in the preparation, analysis, and evaluation of financial statements, budgets, and/or related data and financial reports
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree or CPA
- Experience in the education field
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- All team members must be able to work a flexible schedule to support operational needs
- All team members must be able to perform the essential project, duties, and responsibilities with or without accommodation
- All team members are expected to support program/project needs, which could mean that you hold multiple roles on project teams (i.e., Project Lead, Coach Developer, Client Partnership Manager, Instructional Designer, Subject Matter Expert, Coach/Facilitator, etc.)
- Travel could be required for the role. Travel is determined based on business needs and can vary depending on partnership/contract requirements.
REVIEW DATE
- This position opened on May 7, 2025 and will remain open until filled. All applications received between May 7, 2025 and May 21, 2025 will be reviewed by the hiring team. Any applications received after May 21, 2025 will be reviewed as needed.
$65,500 - $86,401 a year
The full salary range for this position is $65,500 - $99,075 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $65,500 - $86,401. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($86,401) to allow for continued growth in the role over time. There are two types of experience being considered for this role: Experience that is directly relevant to the role and Total Working Experience, in all fields. This includes: internships, part-time work, and consulting work. In collaboration with the hiring manager, the People and Culture team calculates experience based on the candidate’s most current resume. When calculating the offer, consideration is given to candidates who possess additional qualifications (i.e., desired qualifications).
Application Terms & Conditions:
I understand that any falsification or omission of information from this Employment Application can disqualify me from employment (includes rescinding an offer of employment or if hired, employment termination).
I understand that this Employment Application is not an offer of employment. If employed, employment is at will, and either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time.
I understand that if I am offered a conditional offer of employment, it would be contingent upon successful pre-work checks, which include references and verifications/checks for a social security number, education, employment, criminal records search (national and county), global watch list, and sex offender status. Depending on a specific partnership/contract requirement, the criminal background check process could include fingerprinting. At Teaching Lab’s discretion and with an individual’s signed consent, other checks could be completed based on the nature of the position. Moreover, I understand that Teaching Lab participates in a background monitoring service that provides updates for criminal records and sex offender status.
I understand that if I am offered and accept an offer of employment, I will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9), and provide supporting documents within three days of my hire date. Non-compliance will result in termination of employment. Teaching Lab participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Teaching Lab is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including terminating your employment. Teaching Lab can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. EVerify and Right to Work posters.
I understand that if I am offered and accept an offer of employment, if I have a need for an accommodation related to a disabling (medical) condition that the request must be communicated to People & Culture for review and approval. All requests will be considered as part of the Americans with Disabilities Interactive Process.
I understand that if I am offered and accept an offer of employment, Teaching Lab has an expectation to be the primary employer for all employees. Specifically, having another full-time employer in addition to full-time employment at Teaching Lab is not permitted, and no other employment or outside contracting relationship of any kind is permitted unless otherwise disclosed on the Outside Work Disclosure form and approved by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Employees who are found in violation of this expectation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including separation from employment.
I understand that if I am offered and accept an offer of employment, I must undergo a 90 day introductory period. During this time, appropriateness for the role and performance are evaluated. At the end of the 90 day introductory period, Teaching Lab and/or the employee can end the employment relationship at will.
Teaching Lab has a payroll direct deposit program. I understand that if I am employed, I am not required to enroll in Teaching Lab’s payroll direct deposit program, and I would be paid via a paper check.
I understand that if I am employed, all work materials/resources that are provided by Teaching Lab are considered property of Teaching Lab, and are solely for the use of work for Teaching Lab.
I understand that if I am employed, I will be required to sign acknowledgment of receipt and abide by all policies and procedures, requirements, and expectations as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
In relation to the position that I am applying for, I voluntarily give Teaching Lab consent to make a thorough investigation of my background, and release from liability all parties in connection with the supply and use of such information.
The submission of my application serves as acknowledgment and agreement to the above terms and conditions.
