Lead Accountant - Payroll

Southland Industries; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal\

Training and professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Lead Accountant to oversee financial recordkeeping, manage accounts, and ensure GAAP compliance. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and effective communication across departments and external customers.

You will collaborate with the Accounting Manager on daily operations, policy updates, and fiscal strategies, while leading projects and delivering month-end and year-end reports.

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; 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.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist Accounting Manager to oversee daily operations 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.

Skills

Analytical

Communication skills

Discretion

Problem solving

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

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, join our dynamic team.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).