Finance Close Lead - Senior Accountant

LCS; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401(K) with company match

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Job summary

LCS is seeking a Lead Accountant to oversee key accounting processes and coordinate the monthly close across multiple stakeholders.

You will mentor accountants, ensure GAAP compliance, review complex entries, and drive process improvements and internal controls.

This role requires strong analytical skills, top-notch communication, and proficiency with Excel and accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting, reporting, audit, or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience owning significant areas of the financial close process.
• Demonstrated ability to review complex accounting transactions and identify accounting risks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own significant accounting processes and major account areas within the monthly close cycle.
• Coordinate close activities and ensure timely completion of deliverables across accounting stakeholders.
• Review complex journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, or unusual transactions requiring further review.
• Serve as a resource for accounting staff on technical accounting and reporting matters.
• Facilitate resolution of complex accounting issues and reconciliations.
• Lead preparation of audit schedules and coordinate responses to auditor requests.
• Assist in development, documentation, and enhancement of accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Train, mentor, and provide day‑to‑day guidance to Accountants and Senior Accountants.
• Participate in system implementations, acquisitions, transitions, and special projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and control effectiveness.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring and development

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

LCS is seeking a Lead Accountant to oversee key accounting processes and coordinate the monthly close across multiple stakeholders.

You will mentor accountants, ensure GAAP compliance, review complex entries, and drive process improvements and internal controls.

This role requires strong analytical skills, top-notch communication, and proficiency with Excel and accounting systems.