Lead Accountant

Lake Seminole Square; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

LCS (Life Care Services) seeks a Lead Accountant to oversee key accounting processes and drive close activities with accuracy and efficiency. You will mentor staff, standardize procedures, and ensure compliance across complex journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders. You will contribute to audits and continuous improvement within a growing organization serving

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.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence peers and coordinate work across functional teams.
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems expertise.
• Experience mentoring and developing accounting professionals.
• 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

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The Lead Accountant is responsible for leading key accounting processes and serving as a subject matter resource for assigned accounting areas. This role oversees complex accounting activities, coordinates close responsibilities across multiple stakeholders, and drives process standardization and continuous improvement efforts. The Lead Accountant provides technical guidance to accounting staff and helps ensure accounting accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

This role performs work under minimal supervision and handles complex issues and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

Experience is Everything.

At LCS, experience is everything. Weprovideyouthe opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back,you’lllove working here. Our principles and hospitalitypromisesdefine our company culture. LCS employees can be foundparticipatingin volunteer activities, getting involved in ourcommitteesor collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace.You’llfind several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence peers and coordinate work across functional teams.
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems expertise.
• Experience mentoring and developing accounting professionals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.

Why Join Us?

Industry Leader.

Inclusive & collaborative culture.

Top Workplace USA.

Top Workplace Iowa.

Charity and community involvement.

Outstanding advancement opportunities.

Ongoing career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay, greatbenefitsand vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.

Our Commitment

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors.You’llsee this commitment in our people.They’retalented, dedicated professionals whotruly careabout residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity,honestyand transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources,establishingproven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com

Additional Information

Travel frequency: 0-10%

Estimated Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.

LCS IS AN EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER.