General Ledger Accountant

 

Title:  General Ledger Accountant

Starting Salary Range:  The starting salary range for this position will be in the $73,600 to 75,808 range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position.  Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position.  Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.

Location:  Fully remote eligible within the contiguous United States only.

Status:  Full-Time, Exempt

Benefit Eligible:  Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Retirement, Paid Time Off, Supplemental benefits including critical care, pet insurance, supplemental life, and others.

Reports to:  Controller

Posting Period:  Please apply before August 15, 2025

 

 

It is vital for a candidate to submit both a resume and cover letter.

 

 

Organizational Summary: 

 

Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit.  The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands.   These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners.

Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air, and water; thriving people and resilient communities.

 

 

Position Summary:

 

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes in compliance with GAAP.

This position is responsible for recording, reconciling, and maintaining accounting processes such as fixed assets, financial and operating leases, and payroll related transactions.

The General Ledger Accountant will help support and improve accounting processes and systems.

The General Ledger Accountant interfaces significantly with other Conservation Legacy staff, financial processes, and provides support for the Controller and other accounting staff.

 

 

Outcomes & Functions of Position:

 

Accounting
 


* Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned accounts; timely research and resolution of reconciling items.


* Maintain Fixed Asset system which includes preparation of asset additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation from fixed asset ledger to general ledger.


* Upload weekly payroll transactions from payroll processing system.


* Complete monthly reconciliation of payroll benefits and liabilities; resolve conflicts.


* Analyze financial data and provide financial recommendations.


* Ensure financial records comply with regulatory standards including GAAP and the CFR.


* Create amortization tables, prepare and maintain amortization s...