Lead Accountant

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, maintenance, reconciliations, A/R, A/P, billing and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and be responsible for payroll processing and review of all payroll compliance and reporting.
• Fixed Assets management and reporting for local, state and federal agencies including property tax agencies.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities in collaboration with department leads.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls across all accounting functions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Provide support for all federal tax preparation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic financial initiatives.
• Make recommendations for software and tools to improve processes and operating procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited University required; CPA or progress toward certification preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a professional services environment or public accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in accounting software; ERP industry preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in time-based billing environments (e.g., legal, consulting, engineering).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel including pivot Tables and functions such as VLOOKUP.