Lead Accountant

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Training and certifications

Legal assistance

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

QXO, a leading distributor and installer of building products, seeks a Lead Accountant to join the LBM Division Accounting team. You will maintain accuracy of financial records, prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support month-end close.

The role acts as a bridge between corporate and the LBM division and partners with operational accounting teams. Requirements include a Bachelor's in accounting, 5+ years of accounting experience (multi-entity preferred), GAAP knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience; multi-entity environments strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory/GAAP and ability to perform research.
• Must be detail oriented, have strong analytical skills and be technically minded.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Strong research and reconciliation skills required.
• Relevant industry experience considered a plus: Manufacturing/Distribution/Construction.
• Team player, self-motivated and problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for multiple entities.
• Prepare complex journal entries including allocations, accruals, payroll, and intercompany entries.
• Reconcile prepaid expenses, accrued expenses and allocations.
• Communicate with various functional areas to ensure accurate accounting for benefits and expenses.
• Perform division A/P function ensuring invoices are processed and coded.
• Develop and improve internal policies to ensure integrity of results.
• Work cross-functionally to increase financial reporting accuracy.
• Ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Accounting expertise

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Reconciliations

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company's mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America's largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

QXO is looking for a Lead Accountant to join our LBM Division Accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records through preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and month-end close activities. This role supports compliance with accounting standards and timely financial reporting. The position also will play a critical role as an intermediary between the corporate office and the LBM division as well as partnering with our operational accounting teams.

What you'll do:

• Perform the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process ensuring it's completed accurately, including the review of all Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements for all corporate entities.
• Preparation of complex journal entries including expense allocations, accruals, payroll, prepaid amortizations, intercompany entries, etc.
• Reconciliation and tracking of complex prepaid expenses, accrued expenses and allocations.
• Communicate effectively with various functional areas to ensure accurate accounting for health benefits, business insurance and expense allocations.
• Perform the division A/P function ensuring all invoices are processed, approved and paid timely as well as ensuring proper coding of expenses.
• Develop, drive, and improve internal policies & procedures to ensure compliance and the highest integrity of the Company's results.
• Work cross-functionally with other functional areas and teams to increase financial reporting accuracy.
• Ad hoc projects as required

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience; experience in multi-entity environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting theory/GAAP and ability to perform research as necessary.
• Must be detail oriented, have strong analytical skills and be technically minded.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Strong research and reconciliation skills required
• Relevant industry experience considered a plus: Manufacturing/Distribution/Construction
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Strong ability to problem solve
• Dedicated and committed individual
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication as well as great interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused (i.e., generating accurate and timely results and effectively and timely communicating to customers, colleagues, and management)
• Desire to lead new process creation and implementation

What you'll earn

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Salary Range: USD $90,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.