Topstep

General Ledger Accountant

Topstep · Chicago, IL

Posted about 3 months ago · $75,000 - $85,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Topstep's roles stay open a median of 70 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Topstep's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Topstep
high
18 stale, 0 reposted of 18 open
Hiring momentum
26 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Topstep's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Topstep.

About this role

The General Ledger Accountant will support the monthly close process by managing lease accounting, processing expense reports, and handling bank transaction uploads. This role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining documentation standards while collaborating with the GL Manager and other team members. The position also includes responsibilities for fixed asset accounting and intercompany clearing, with opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Topstep as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience
  • Exposure to month-end close processes and general ledger entries
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting
  • Experience with expense management platforms (e.g., Emburse)
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system

What you get

  • Base salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 annually
  • Performance-based bonus eligibility
  • Seven company-paid holidays
  • Generous family leave
  • Paid time off is front-loaded
  • Competitive 401(k) matching

Worth weighing

  • Role may evolve with additional responsibilities over time
  • High volume of bank transaction uploads may require shared workload
  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond hybrid options

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Listed by Topstep on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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