Lead Accountant, GL Accounting

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close preparation tasks, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Review and provide feedback on junior staff's work, offering coaching when necessary
• Conduct financial variance analyses and identify accrual needs for expenses or revenue
• Maintain documentation compliance with US GAAP
• Prepare documentation and assist with annual audits
• Identify process inefficiencies and collaborate on solutions with senior finance leadership
• Implement internal controls and accounting policies in partnership with the Controller

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Active CPA license
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including public accounting and industry accounting
• Extensive hands-on experience with month-end close tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management skills with prioritization ability
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct is preferred