Fixed Assets Accounting Lead - Close & Controls

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

Job summary

LCS is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to own operational execution of assigned workstreams and drive timely close cycles across multiple communities. You will review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, while maintaining controls and documentation to ensure audit readiness.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with AP, operations, and IT to optimize financial reporting and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience including ownership of complex reconciliations and close deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, internal controls, and audit-ready documentation.
• Experience with contract accounting, fixed assets, capital projects, or construction-in-progress.
• Advanced Excel and accounting system skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Own operational execution of assigned accounting workstreams and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities across communities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules before management review.
• Maintain and improve procedures, controls, and documentation across workstreams.
• Provide direction and coaching to accounting staff; coordinate cross-training.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Close deliverables ownership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or progress toward CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

LCS is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to own operational execution of assigned workstreams and drive timely close cycles across multiple communities. You will review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, while maintaining controls and documentation to ensure audit readiness.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with AP, operations, and IT to optimize financial reporting and internal controls.