or apply directly on Topstep's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Topstep's roles stay open a median of 35 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Topstep's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Topstep
- moderate 6 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Manager at Topstep is responsible for overseeing payroll accounting, accounts payable, and monthly variance analysis while managing a team of accountants. This leadership role involves direct coaching, review of team deliverables, and ensuring the accuracy and audit-readiness of the general ledger. The GL Manager will also adapt to evolving responsibilities as the finance organization matures, potentially taking on new areas of ownership.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Hands-on experience with month-end close across multiple GL areas
- Experience with payroll accounting, accounts payable, and expense classification (COGS vs. SG&A)
- 2+ years directly managing or supervising accounting staff
- Experience reviewing the work of others and providing constructive feedback
Nice to have
- Experience with high-volume, multi-entity, or multi-processor environments
- CPA or active pursuit of CPA preferred
What you get
- Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave
- Paid time off is front-loaded
- Competitive 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
- Bonus for taking 5 consecutive vacation days
- Employee referral bonuses
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid options
- The role may require adapting to new responsibilities as the finance team evolves
- Salary range provided but may vary based on various factors
- Performance-based bonus eligibility is mentioned but not detailed
Summarised from Topstep's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Topstep on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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