Topstep

Senior General Ledger Accountant

Topstep · Chicago, IL

Posted 15 days ago · $115,000 - $125,000

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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 Senior General Ledger Accountant at Topstep is responsible for managing accrued expenses, accounts payable aging, contractor payments, fixed assets, and available-for-sale securities accounting. This role includes hands-on involvement in the monthly close process, preparation of financial statement schedules, and audit support. The position also involves supervising a GL Accountant and identifying process improvements within the finance team.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
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
  • 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Hands-on experience with month-end close
  • Experience with accrual accounting, AP/vendor accounting, and fixed asset accounting
  • Comfort working independently across multiple owned areas simultaneously
  • Experience reviewing or mentoring junior staff

Nice to have

  • Experience with Deel or similar contractor payment platforms
  • Familiarity with fixed asset / capitalized software accounting (ASC 350-40)
  • CPA or active pursuit of CPA

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
  • Role may evolve with changing team needs, requiring adaptability
  • 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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