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Acuity Eye Group

Lead Accountant

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

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Lead Accountant Acuity Eye Group - 1.7 Santa Ana, CA Job Details $90,000 - $115,000 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications VLOOKUP function Bachelor's degree Productivity software Bachelor's degree in accounting Excel data analysis
Full Job Description Description:
Lead Accountant
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Accountant in Accounting will be primarily responsible for ensuring assigned responsibilities are completed accurately and on a timely basis in accordance with the monthly close calendar. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts, managing day-to-day accounting tasks in assigned areas, proposing and implementing solutions, and leading or assisting with special projects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze GL transactions in Netsuite for selected balance sheet and income statement accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaids, accruals and debt. Prepare and analyze account reconciliations utilizing Excel and related data source. Record recurring, accrual, reclassification and adjusting monthly journal entries to ensure accurate month end account balances. Analyze general and administrative expense current vs. prior month variances. Record accrual, reclassification or adjusting journal entries. Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Operating divisions, Finance, and Management to facilitate time-sensitive requests for recurring and non-recurring journals in accordance with the Company's policy and procedure. Prepare working papers and schedules for the Company's interim and fiscal year-end audit and calendar year-end tax return. Lead, participate and contribute to system enhancement and process improvement projects. Lead or assist with special projects and other duties as requested. Seek out opportunities to participate in progressively complex assignments as they arise and as skills are demonstrated.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in accounting. CPA or MBA preferred. Four to six years of general accounting experience with progressively increased responsibility. Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills utilizing v-lookups and pivot tables. Netsuite experience a plus. Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to embrace change in a fast paced environment and deal with ambiguity. Detail oriented, highly self-motivated, positive team-player attitude and ability to work with minimal supervision. Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills. A professional manner necessary for collaborative interaction with Corporate and operating division personnel.