Lead Accountant

The Lead Accountant will be responsible for overseeing core accounting functions supporting month-end and year-end close maintaining financial records improving processes and providing financial insight to help guide business decisions.

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger activity journal entries and account reconciliations
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare financial statements reports and supporting schedules for management review
• Monitor accounts payable accounts receivable cash flow and related accounting activity
• Support payroll processing and related accounting entries as needed
• Assist with budgeting forecasting and variance analysis
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis for leadership
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards
• Support audits by preparing schedules documentation and requested financial information
• Review and improve internal controls accounting procedures and reporting processes
• Partner with operations sales and leadership teams to provide financial guidance and business insight
• Identify opportunities to improve accuracy efficiency and workflow within the accounting function

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with general ledger management journal entries reconciliations and month-end/year-end close
• Experience preparing financial statements budgets forecasts and variance reports
• Experience overseeing or supporting accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and cash flow tracking
• Proficiency with accounting software ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including pivot tables lookups and financial analysis tools
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance team members
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a small-team environment