Lead Financial Accountant

2 weeks ago


Emeryville, California, United States LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time
Job Overview

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Lead Financial Accountant to support our esteemed client. This role is designed to be hybrid, requiring in-office presence two days a week. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting and will play a pivotal role as an individual contributor within the finance department, focusing on monthly closing processes, special projects, and various ad hoc requests that align with departmental objectives.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare journal entries with comprehensive documentation at month-end and execute related account reconciliations.
  • Facilitate the ongoing enhancement of account reconciliations and improve deliverables related to month-end closing and financial statement preparation.
  • Manage accrued expenses and prepayments by collaborating with business stakeholders to clarify accruals.
  • Provide analytical support to business units through research and general ledger data extraction.
  • Conduct flux analysis on income statements and balance sheets with a high level of proficiency.
  • Investigate cutover data to identify line-item data requiring reclassification between accounts.
  • Offer audit support and assist with various projects and requests as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is essential.
  • A Master's Degree in Taxation is preferred, along with CPA certification.
  • Familiarity with SAP software is advantageous.
  • Experience in a retail or publicly traded organization is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP is required.
  • Proficiency in Excel, with intermediate to advanced skills (including pivot tables, vlookup, and xlookup); knowledge of Python or similar tools is beneficial.
  • A self-motivated individual who thrives on challenges and is prepared to engage deeply with tasks as necessary.
  • A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.


Experience: A minimum of five years in a Senior Accountant role is required, ideally combining experience in both private industry and public accounting.


Employment Type: Temporary (6 months plus)


Compensation: $50.00 to $58.00 per hour


Benefits: Our associates enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. We offer flexibility in coverage options to meet individual needs. Associates may also qualify for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave and other mandated leave, as well as holiday pay where applicable.


Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled individuals.


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