Growth-Focused Lead Accountant with GAAP

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Lead Senior Accountant in Dallas, TX to own full-cycle accounting and monthly reporting for two entities. The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting, 5+ years of experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel with ERP proficiency.

The position features ownership of the general ledger, supervision of an AP/AR clerk, and collaboration with operations leaders. A bonus is available based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 5+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to translate cash-basis activity to accrual reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and ERP experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with leadership and external partners.
• Prior supervisory experience or readiness to coach an AP/AR professional is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations for two entities.
• Oversee daily accounts payable and accounts receivable workflow and approvals.
• Maintain a clean general ledger and balance-sheet schedules; resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor ERP activity for inventory, purchasing, and customer rebates; investigate variances.
• Partner with Operations on inventory counts, monthly reviews, and ad-hoc analysis.
• Supervise and develop one AP/AR clerk; foster accuracy and process improvements.
• Uphold internal controls and audit readiness across processes.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Communication

AP/AR supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Lead Senior Accountant in Dallas, TX to own full-cycle accounting and monthly reporting for two entities. The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting, 5+ years of experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel with ERP proficiency.

The position features ownership of the general ledger, supervision of an AP/AR clerk, and collaboration with operations leaders. A bonus is available based on performance.