Lead Accountant - Payroll

Southland Industries, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) match

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Résumé du poste

Southland Industries in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Lead Accountant to manage financial recordkeeping, reconcile accounts, and ensure GAAP compliance across departments.

This role partners with the Accounting Manager to oversee daily operations, prepare month-end and year-end reports, and drive process improvements.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 7+ years of experience, and strong analytical, communication, and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced accounting knowledge.
• Excellent organization skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate across all levels.
• Must be analytical, innovative, and decisive; able to analyze and resolve complex issues.

Responsabilités

• Assist Accounting Manager to oversee and monitor daily operations of assigned areas ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting systems and internal controls.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices, and current and proposed legislation and regulation; recommend changes to accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Works with the accounting manager on appropriate fiscal strategies for the organization.
• Lead departmental projects to include change/implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Complete month-end and fiscal year-end financial reports.
• Reviews/completes analysis of complex accounting issues.

Connaissances

Advanced accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Discretion

Excel proficiency

Time management

Confidentiality

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Outils

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Description du poste

The Lead Accountant is responsible for Southland’s financial recordkeeping including recording financial transactions, managing accounts and account reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position also provides a higher level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers.

• Assist Accounting Manager to oversee and monitor daily operations of assigned areas ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting systems and internal controls
• Maintain knowledge of best practices, and current and proposed legislation and regulation; recommend changes to accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Works with the accounting manager on appropriate fiscal strategies for the organization
• Lead departmental projects to include change/implementation of new policies and procedures
• Complete month-end and fiscal year-end financial reports
• Reviews/completes analysis of complex accounting issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
• 7+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Advanced accounting knowledge
• Excellent organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate across all levels
• Must be analytical, innovative, and decisive; able to analyze and resolve complex issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required
• Process orientation with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

Position Summary

The Lead Accountant is responsible for Southland’s financial recordkeeping including recording financial transactions, managing accounts and account reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position also provides a higher level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers.

Position Details

• Assist Accounting Manager to oversee and monitor daily operations of assigned areas ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting systems and internal controls
• Maintain knowledge of best practices, and current and proposed legislation and regulation; recommend changes to accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Works with the accounting manager on appropriate fiscal strategies for the organization
• Lead departmental projects to include change/implementation of new policies and procedures
• Complete month-end and fiscal year-end financial reports
• Reviews/completes analysis of complex accounting issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
• 7+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Advanced accounting knowledge
• Excellent organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate across all levels
• Must be analytical, innovative, and decisive; able to analyze and resolve complex issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required
• Process orientation with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities , follow us on social media , and check out our website .

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

Job Location Fort Worth, Texas, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

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