Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The Lead Accountant role involves advanced accounting tasks, financial reporting, and mentoring junior staff to ensure accurate financial records and support company financial operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The Lead Accountant will prepare journal entries, support month-end and year-end closes, assist with audits, analyze financial data, mentor AP and AR clerks, improve accounting processes, and occasionally travel to Geismar, LA.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 4+ years of accounting experience, strong knowledge of accounting principles, proficiency in Excel and accounting software, with NetSuite experience preferred, and mentoring skills.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers six-figure compensation, but no specific details on bonuses, health insurance, or retirement plans are provided.
Career development
The role includes mentoring junior staff and opportunities to enhance professional growth through coaching and process improvement involvement.
Work environment and culture
The company fosters a collaborative and positive team environment encouraging continuous learning and professional development.
Company information
The company is a growing commercial services firm based in Lake Charles, focused on financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Team overview
The Lead Accountant will work closely with AP and AR clerks and report directly to the Controller, acting as a mentor and coach to junior staff.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Lake Charles with occasional travel to Geismar, LA required.
Application process
All resumes are confidential and will only be sent to the client with the candidate's verbal permission; no further application steps are detailed.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its mentoring responsibilities and involvement in process improvements within the accounting function.
Company overview
HIRE Strategies LP is a staffing and recruitment firm that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with businesses in need of talent across various industries. The company generates revenue by providing recruitment services, including temporary staffing, direct hire, and workforce management solutions, to its clients. Founded with a focus on delivering personalized and efficient hiring processes, HIRE Strategies LP has built a reputation for understanding the unique needs of both employers and job seekers. Their commitment to fostering long-term relationships with clients and candidates has been a cornerstone of their success in the competitive staffing industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight advanced accounting skills, particularly in journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes, as these are central to the Lead Accountant role at HIRE Strategies LP.
Emphasize your experience mentoring or coaching junior accounting staff, showcasing your ability to support AP and AR clerks and foster a collaborative team environment.
Include specific expertise with accounting standards such as GAAP, financial statement preparation, internal controls, and process improvements to align with the job's key responsibilities.
Apply through multiple channels including HIRE Strategies LP's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for this high-level role.
Connect with employees in HIRE Strategies LP's accounting or finance division on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent company growth or asking about their experience with NetSuite, to build rapport and gather insights.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'journal entries,' 'financial reporting,' 'GAAP,' 'NetSuite,' 'mentoring,' and 'process improvement' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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