Lead Accountant

Acuity Eye Group; Santa Ana, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Eye Group is seeking a Lead Accountant to oversee month-end close, reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, and manage day-to-day accounting tasks in Netsuite. You will analyze transactions, prepare reconciliations, and lead journal entries while supporting audits and tax filings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting with 4–6 years of accounting experience; CPA or MBA is preferred, and strong Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) and Netsuite experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 4–6 years of general accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Advanced Excel skills with v-lookup and pivot tables; NetSuite experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze GL transactions in Netsuite for balance sheet and income accounts.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations using Excel.
• Record monthly journal entries to ensure close accuracy.
• Analyze expense variances and record necessary entries.
• Collaborate with AP, divisions, Finance, and Mgmt on journals.
• Prepare working papers for interim and year-end audits and tax returns.
• Lead system enhancements and process improvements.
• Lead or assist with special projects.
• Seek progressively complex assignments as skills grow.

Skills

Excel (VLOOKUPs)

Pivot tables

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Description

Lead Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Accountant in Accounting will be primarily responsible for ensuring assigned responsibilities are completed accurately and on a timely basis in accordance with the monthly close calendar. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts, managing day-to-day accounting tasks in assigned areas, proposing and implementing solutions, and leading or assisting with special projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze GL transactions in Netsuite for selected balance sheet and income statement accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaids, accruals and debt.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations utilizing Excel and related data source.
• Record recurring, accrual, reclassification and adjusting monthly journal entries to ensure accurate month end account balances.
• Analyze general and administrative expense current vs. prior month variances. Record accrual, reclassification or adjusting journal entries.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Operating divisions, Finance, and Management to facilitate time-sensitive requests for recurring and non-recurring journals in accordance with the Company’s policy and procedure.
• Prepare working papers and schedules for the Company’s interim and fiscal year-end audit and calendar year-end tax return.
• Lead, participate and contribute to system enhancement and process improvement projects.
• Lead or assist with special projects and other duties as requested.
• Seek out opportunities to participate in progressively complex assignments as they arise and as skills are demonstrated.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Four to six years of general accounting experience with progressively increased responsibility. Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills utilizing v-lookups and pivot tables. Netsuite experience a plus.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to embrace change in a fast paced environment and deal with ambiguity.
• Detail oriented, highly self-motivated, positive team-player attitude and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills. A professional manner necessary for collaborative interaction with Corporate and operating division personnel.