Lead Accountant, (100K-115K+Bonus)

LHH; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 115 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

LHH in Dallas seeks a Lead Senior Accountant for a privately held services organization. You will own full-cycle accounting and monthly financial reporting for two growing operating companies within the group, ensuring accuracy and timely closes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting, 5+ years of full-cycle GL experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, ERP familiarity, and the leadership to coach an AP/AR clerk while partnering with operations leaders.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to translate cash-basis to accrual reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and ERP experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to collaborate with leadership and partners.

Responsabilidades

• Produce and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy as the org moves to accrual accounting.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable workflow, approve vouchers, code expenses, schedule payments, and drive collections.
• Maintain a clean general ledger and balance-sheet schedules, resolve discrepancies before period-end deadlines.
• Monitor ERP activity for inventory, purchasing, and rebates; investigate variances and fix data issues.
• Partner with Operations on inventory counts, monthly reviews, and ad‑hoc financial analysis to support decisions.
• Supervise and develop one AP/AR clerk, prioritizing accuracy and continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Advanced Excel

Full-cycle accounting

U.S. GAAP

Leadership

Communication skills

Operations partnerships

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Ferramentas

ERP software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

LHH is seeking a Lead Senior Accountant for a privately held services organization in Dallas, Texas. In this high-visibility role you will own full-cycle accounting and monthly financial reporting for two growing operating companies within the group.

In addition to holding a Bachelor's degree in accounting and a solid grasp of U.S. GAAP, the ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of full-cycle general-ledger experience, advanced Excel skills, proven financial-statement ownership for multiple entities, and the communication savvy to partner with operations leaders while guiding an AP/AR clerk.

This position pays 100K-115K+Bbonus and offers working hours flexibility.Responsibilities:

• Produce and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy as the organization migrates from cash- to accrual-basis accounting
• Oversee daily accounts-payable and -receivable workflow-approving vouchers, coding expenses, scheduling payments, posting deposits, and driving timely collections
• Maintain a clean general ledger and balance-sheet schedules, resolving discrepancies before period-end deadlines.
• Monitor ERP activity for production, inventory, purchasing, and customer rebates; investigate variances and correct data issues.
• Partner with the Director of Operations on inventory counts, monthly reviews, and ad-hoc financial analysis that supports strategic decisions
• Supervise and develop one AP/AR clerk, setting priorities and fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvements
• Uphold internal controls and corporate accounting policies, ensuring audit readiness across all processes.

Client Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least five years of progressive full-cycle accounting expense.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to translate cash-basis activity to accrual reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (pivot tables, V-lookups) and prior ERP experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with leadership and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and solve problems in a fast-growing environment
• Prior supervisory experience - or readiness to coach and oversee an AP/AR professional - is highly desireable