Lead Accountant

Take the lead in shaping financial integrity and driving smarter business decisions. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Klopfenstein Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $95,000 - $125,000 per year A bit about us: A dynamic and growing organization committed to financial excellence, operational transparency, and continuous improvement. With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and compliance, the team leverages modern systems and collaborative processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency across all accounting functions. The environment encourages innovation, accountability, and cross-functional partnership to support long-term strategic growth. Why join us? Opportunity to lead critical accounting functions and influence financial strategy Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and executive-level insights Supportive, team-oriented culture that values initiative and innovation Competitive compensation and flexibility with hybrid work options Job Details As a lead accountant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls of the company. Your role involves ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the general ledger and underlying financial records, leading and performing month-end close activities including the preparation and review of complex general ledger reconciliations and journal entries, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and providing financial insights to management. Key Responsibilities Financial Close Perform month-end and year-end close processes including the preparation and review of journal entries and supporting account reconciliations. Audit and Compliance Support and actively participate in annual external audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements. Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting department. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting. Financial Reporting Assist in preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Financial Analysis Conduct analysis of account balances to drive insights and support process enhancements. Identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks to the organization's financial health. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA certification. Minimum 2 years experience in public accounting firm Minimum 4-5 years of experience in general ledger accounting Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations (US GAAP). Preferred Experience with fixed assets accounting. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or deFacto. Experience with inventory accounting, payroll accounting, and tax accounting an asset. General and Interpersonal Skills Team player and strong collaboration skills. Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and other Microsoft Office applications. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written. Ability to allocate one’s time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Proactive in learning and contributing to a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and process improvements. Willingness to “roll up sleeves” to get answers and provide clear supporting documentation. Interested in hearing more? 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