Senior Accountant, General Ledger
The College Board
New York New York
Salary: Neg Per Hour
In this role, you will:
General Ledger Process (45%)
Prepare journal entries relating to the close process for all assigned areas including but not limited to banking, assets, liabilities, revenue, and expense.
Perform all bank reconciliations for assigned accounts resolving reconciling items in Workday among the cash, bank and general ledger balances.
Perform all assigned Account Reconciliations and resolve account discrepancies within the established deadlines.
Review assigned journal entries for accuracy and ensure that they are properly supported. Follow up with journal entry submitter timely to resolve journal entry issues.
Perform key validation procedures all throughout the close process to ensure the integrity of the financials such as comparing parent accounts with spend categories, and activity code and cost center combinations.
Oversee the resolution of variances deriving from the issues detected from the validation procedures, ensuring that issues are not only resolved but do not recur.
Assists with both the external and internal audit process serving as a point of contact for audit requests and inquiries.
Provides support to improve finance systems and key control processes through automation.
Workday Bank Data Management (25%)
Review daily bank data integration for all assigned cash accounts, determine the accounting for outstanding cash transactions, and ensure that cash transactions are reflected within the established deadlines.
Perform manual bank statements in Workday Banking Workstream.
Vendor Request Processing (30%)
Assists with the vendor add process by reviewing all vendor add requests submitted by requisitioners and processing the requests within a 3-business day period after all completed requests have been submitted.
Assists with the Vendor Add Mailbox ensuring that all inquiries are addressed timely and accurately.
Assists with the reviews of tax documentation (W-9s and W-8s) associated with vendor add requests and escalates policy exceptions and issues.
Assists with maintaining the integrity of the vendor file and performs quarterly purge and review procedures.
About You
Experience with both public and private accounting
Expertise in General Ledger or Audit work with 7+ years performing financial close work
GAAP knowledge and audit experience
Bachelors of Science in Accounting with a CPA preferred
A working knowledge of Workday
Experience with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong communication, problem solving, and analytical skills
A proven history of dependability with the ability to multi-task
Strong attention to detail with an eye for accuracy
The ability to be creative and self-disciplined when identifying and completing critical tasks independently.
The ability to travel 1-2 times a year on behalf of College Board business.
All roles at College Board require:
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.
Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.
A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.
A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success.
About Our Process
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
While the
hiring process
may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.
A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation
The hiring range for this role is $75,000-$100,000.
Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.
We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.
We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 16 Nov 2025
Location: New York New York
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
The College Board
Name: The College Board
Web: https://www.collegeboard.org/