Lead Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee all Accounts Receivable functions including invoicing, collection efforts, and reconciliations.

• Take full ownership of the Accounts Payable process, which encompasses vendor onboarding, invoice evaluation and coding, securing approvals, and executing payment processing (via check, ACH, and wire transfers).

• Direct and manage the activities of accounting support staff, including those handling provider invoice processing and temporary accounting personnel, ensuring tasks are carried out accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to established protocols.

• Monitor vendor and contractor expenditures against purchase order thresholds and assist with year-end 1099 reporting.

• Review and handle employee expense reports and reconcile corporate credit card statements.

• Provide cash management assistance by daily recording of cash receipts, planning disbursements, and aiding in the 13-week cash forecast.

• Contribute to month-end closing activities by documenting journal entries, analyzing accounts and reallocating expenses as necessary, and completing balance sheet reconciliations.

• Work closely with project managers to ensure precise coding and alignment with project budgets.

• Engage in the annual financial audit by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries from auditors.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and document monthly depreciation.

• Prepare and submit gross receipts, sales & use, and personal property tax returns.

• Recognize opportunities for process enhancements, strengthen internal controls, and boost operational efficiency.

• Undertake additional accounting responsibilities and special projects as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closing.

• Strong proficiency in Deltek Costpoint is highly preferred.

• Experience in government contracting is a plus.

• Advanced Excel capabilities, including use of Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, and Power Query.

• Solid understanding of GAAP principles and accounting workflows.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing numerous priorities and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Dedicated to delivering consistently high-quality, accurate work while continuously enhancing financial processes.

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Self-driven, responsible, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.