Lead Accountant

QXO; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, holidays, parental leave

Job summary

QXO, a leading distributor and installer in the building products industry, seeks a Lead Accountant in Florida to manage journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. You will analyze P&L flux, support inventory costing with operations, and ensure GAAP compliance across multiple entities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of accounting experience, with a strong foundation in GAAP, research, and reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience; multi-entity environments strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory/GAAP and ability to perform research.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Strong research and reconciliation skills.
• Experience in Manufacturing/Distribution/Construction is a plus.
• Experience using ADP, BisTrack, Great Plains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end, quarter-end, and year-end journal entries for moderate to high-risk accounts.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet and subledger reconciliations.
• Perform financial analysis and P&L flux reviews on key accounts.
• Partner with operations and purchasing to support accurate inventory costing.
• Provide analysis on material, labor, and overhead variances to leaders.
• Support audits and compliance requirements.
• Partner with management to resolve accounting issues and align internal processes.
• Review transactions for compliance with GAAP and internal policy.
• Ad hoc as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Deadline-focused

Problem solving

Team player

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Leadership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ADP

BisTrack

Great Plains

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.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and post month-end, quarter-end, and year-end journal entries for moderate to high-risk accounts.

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet and subledger reconciliations.

• Perform financial analysis and P&L flux reviews on key accounts.

• Partner with operations and purchasing to support accurate inventory costing

• Provide analysis on material, labor, and overhead variances to operational and financial leaders.

• Support audits and compliance requirements.

• Partner with management to resolve accounting issues and align internal processes.

• Review of transactions for compliance with GAAP as well as internal accounting policy.

• Ad hoc as assigned.

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

• Experience using ADP, BisTrack, Great Plains is a plus

• 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.