Lead Accounting Analyst

Job description:
Perform and assist with our day to day operational accounting and monthly close process
Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned areas of responsibility
Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations, review journal entries and conduct financial statement analytics
Drive continuous improvement and reduce cycle time in the monthly close process through the increased utilization of technology and tools, development of standard operating procedures and other efficiency measures
Support preparation and distribution of monthly accounting management reports and statistical analysis
Conduct detailed P&L reviews / analysis
Collaborate with and support external auditors for annual audit
Strengthening the company's internal control environment and control processes.
Business collaborating with corporate, and operations staff to facilitate variance explanations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Credentials/Skills:
5-7+ years accounting experience; CPA or MBA preferred
Takes initiative and demonstrates intellectual curiosity
Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting policy
Ownership of accounting operational processes and experience with automation of operational processes
Advanced Excel skills required with knowledge of SAGE 100 accounting systems a plus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills, timeline management skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a dynamic work environment across multiple geographies
Requires strong leadership skills to guide teams and facilitate collaboration
Ability to engage peers from across the organization and direct/indirect reports
Ability to multi-task in and adapt to an extremely high growth and fluid environment

Successful Attributes:
I. Accountability, Ownership, & Dependability
Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight
Achieves results with little oversight
Demonstrates a sense of urgency by meeting productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules
Shows up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures

II. Accuracy of Work / Attention to Detail
Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
Performs tasks with care; is thorough. Makes few if any errors
Checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness
Compares observations or finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies
Remains aware and takes of care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant

III. Business Analysis/Reasoning, Communication and Partnership
Ability to examine data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems in order to align the performance of a business line with the rest of the organization.
Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
Interacts positively with co-workers and others; understands and relates to others
Speaking presents information clearly, concisely, and logically; focuses on key points
Writing conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand
Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

IV. Risk Management / Internal Controls
Ensuring the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud
Identifying, assessing, and managing risk while striving to attain objectives
Assessing the risk while considering the objectives and parameters of the organization
Identifying levels of risk and communicating to the group, stakeholders, or sponsors suggested options for achieving the objective with a shared-understanding of the risks.