Lead Accountant

5 Star Recruitment; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment in Victoria, TX is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage AR/AP, oversee month‑end and year‑end closings, and ensure accurate financial reporting for the organization.

You will lead the accounting staff, enforce compliance, analyze financial data to drive improvements, and prepare the company for audits. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 8+ years in accounting with some leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years in accounting with at least two years in a leadership position.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (Vista or Spectrum) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manages AR/AP and ensures accurate financial transactions for reporting.
• Leads month-end and year-end closings, reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Analyzes financial data to identify improvements and drive solutions.
• Leads accounting staff, enforces compliance, and promotes operational excellence.

Skills

General Ledger

Supervisory Experience

Accounting Experience 8+ years

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel Advanced

ERP: Vista/Spectrum

Job description

• Manages AR/AP: Ensures all financial transactions are recorded accurately for reporting.
• Oversees Financial Cycles: Leads month-end and year-end closings, manages reconciliations, and prepares for audits.
• Analyzes Financial Data: Monitors accounting information, identifies areas for improvement, and drives solutions.
• Leads the Team: Provides direction to the accounting staff, enforces compliance, and promotes operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: Eight or more years in accounting with at least two years in a leadership position.
• Technical Skills: Must be adept in advanced Excel functionalities; experience with ERP systems like Vista or Spectrum is advantageous.

Additional Requirements:

The candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Must Have

General Ledger Experience, Supervisory Experience, 8+ years in accounting field