Lead Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in San Juan, PR within the food and beverage production industry. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys leading daily accounting operations, strengthening internal controls, improving process consistency, and supporting accurate financial reporting.

The Lead Accountant will join a structured, collaborative finance environment with supportive leadership and a team-oriented culture. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values stability, professional growth, positive teamwork, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on accounting operations within an established organization.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to assigned accounting personnel to support accurate and timely accounting operations.
- Ensure accounting processes are consistent, compliant, and aligned with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Prepare, review, and analyze daily, weekly, monthly, and other required accounting reports.
- Monitor compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws, regulations, and company requirements.
- Support full-cycle accounting activities, reconciliations, analysis, and department initiatives as assigned.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, accuracy, reporting quality, and accounting process consistency.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $55,000 to $65,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: San Juan, PR.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Lead and coordinate daily accounting functions for the department.
- Supervise accounting staff and support team performance, accuracy, and workflow.
- Prepare and analyze accounting reports to support financial accuracy and business decisions.
- Monitor compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulations.

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, preferably with a concentration in Accounting.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience required, with senior-level accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Previous experience working with the full accounting cycle.
- Previous experience supervising employees and managing team workflow.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret accounting reports.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively leading and coordinating a team.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, follow-through, and professional accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in food and beverage production, manufacturing, distribution, or a similar operational industry.
- Prior experience in an accounting supervisor, senior accountant, or lead accountant role.
- Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and compliance-focused accounting environments.

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