Lead Accountant

Job description:

We are looking for a Lead Accountant with a strong understanding of accounting principles and organizational skills to join the GRS US Accounting Operations team. In this role, you are responsible for the thorough coordination and execution of book close in a deadline focused environment. This position will use business acumen, strong analytical expertise, and organization skills to perform complex analysis as well as communicate financial results, accounting issues, and business implications to management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail. You will also work to continuously improve processes and innovate to ensure work is performed in the fastest, most efficient means possible.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual book close cycles through effective planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Perform the most complex accounting activities.
• Prepare and/or input general ledger entries by utilizing set procedures and various accounting systems.
• Review financial reports for accuracy and ensure timely preparation.
• Research and resolve complex reconciling issues and discrepancies independently; take corrective measures to prevent them.
• Provide customer service to internal and external groups.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the new initiatives such as system and product integration.
• Assess the business value and efficiency of the work performed, identify, and implement improvements. Initiate and/or lead increasingly complex projects and continuous improvement activities that may span beyond the scope of own team`s responsibilities.
• Research complex accounting treatment and policies by utilizing available technology and other resources.
• Establish and document internal control procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Train others on financial systems and manage key interfaces and interdependencies. Make recommendations for enhancements to financial systems and associated processes and participate in or lead their implementation.
• Coordinate external and internal audits.
• Mentor and work with offshore EXL staff, including efficient onboarding, training, reviewing work and providing constructive criticism and guidance.

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance) required. CPA or advanced degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions to achieve results.
• Communicates well with own team and across organizational boundaries to create alignment and ensure the successful completion of shared goals.
• Comfortable leading meetings and able to communicate issues and trends to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail.
• Possesses a solid understanding of accounting principles.