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General Ledger Manager

TopstepChicago, ILFinance
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Salary
$140K - $160K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
1 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The General Ledger Manager is a hands-on leadership position based in Chicago, IL, responsible for overseeing payroll accounting, equity rollforwards, accounts payable, and monthly variance analysis. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys coaching a growing team and driving process improvements within a dynamic finance organization.

Role Overview

Topstep is hiring a General Ledger Manager to lead a team of three to five accounting professionals, including Senior GL Accountants and an AP Specialist. This position combines direct ownership of month-end close areas with day-to-day coaching, review, and prioritization of the broader accounting team's work. As the finance organization matures, the manager will flex into new areas such as intercompany accounting, cash and bank accounting, and leases.

Key Responsibilities

Directly manage, develop, and mentor Senior GL Accountants and the AP Specialist, handling workload prioritization and performance management.
Execute payroll-related journal entries, manage subsidiary expense allocations, and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts.
Oversee accounts payable coding accuracy, payout-related activity, and review AP aging on a recurring basis.
Perform monthly period-over-period and budget-to-actual flux analysis for payroll, expense accounts, and COGS versus SG&A lines.
Prepare and maintain monthly equity rollforward schedules for Topstep LLC and applicable subsidiaries.
Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules prepared by Senior GL Accountants.
Prepare and review audit schedules while maintaining audit-ready documentation and adhering to internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
6 to 8 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close across multiple GL areas.
Experience with payroll accounting, accounts payable, and expense classification.
2 or more years of direct experience managing or supervising accounting staff.
Experience reviewing the work of others and providing constructive feedback.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple close deadlines and direct reports simultaneously.
Detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice to Have

Experience with high-volume, multi-entity, or multi-processor environments.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential or active pursuit of a CPA.

Skills and Tools

NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP.

Salary and Benefits

New hire base salary range of $140,000 to $160,000 annually, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
Seven company-paid holidays, generous family leave, and front-loaded paid time off.
Competitive 401(k) matching alongside health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
Vacation encouragement with a bonus for taking five consecutive days.
Employee referral bonuses, a food and groceries budget, and contributions towards health and wellness.

About the Company

Topstep offers an engaging working environment with fully remote and hybrid options. The company fosters a collaboration-focused culture with cameras on during meetings and a robust Slack environment for communication. Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued without regard to protected characteristics.

How to Apply

Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume on the official company careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the General Ledger Manager position?

The new hire base salary range is $140,000 to $160,000 annually, and the position is also eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Where is the job located?

The position is located in Chicago, IL, within an engaging work environment that offers fully remote or hybrid options.

How many direct reports does the General Ledger Manager oversee?

The role manages a team of three to five employees, including two Senior GL Accountants, an AP Specialist, and GL Accountants.

What software experience is required?

Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is required, along with proficiency in Excel such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP.

What benefits are offered to full-time employees?

Full-time employees receive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, front-loaded paid time off, family leave, a food and groceries budget, and health and wellness contributions.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Topstep careers page.

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