SUMMARY: The General Ledger Lead Accountant, under the direction of the General Ledger Accounting Manager, will perform and be responsible for a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant focus on balance sheet reconciliations, month end close and audit support. The position requires strong analytical, problem solution, and collaboration skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively. This role requires minimal direction and will serve as the backup for the General Ledger Accounting Manager.
100% ON-SITE
Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 based on interview and experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Work with multiple operating companies and joint ventures.
- Prepare complex Balance Sheet reconciliations, roll-forwards, and research and reconcile discrepancies.
- Responsible for accuracy of general ledger and subledger reconciliations with explanations.
- Responsible for month end financials, notes, and variance analysis.
- Responsible for intercompany accounting activities including journal entries and reconciliation.
- Leads the financial audit process by preparing audit schedules, workpapers and serve as primary contact for annual audits.
- Supports fixed asset accounting by ensuring posting accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of complex reconciliations in accordance with GAAP and reporting deadlines.
- Ability to identify areas of issue and provide resolution.
- Other Duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:- A minimum of 10+ years general ledger experience in accounting preferred.
- Public accounting experience a plus.
- Prior experience supervising personnel.
- Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
- Adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions of GL Lead.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Access, Outlook.
- Experience in Costpoint a plus.
- Experience in EOM close process.
- Experience working in ERP system.
- Experience in multi-site/state operations is strongly desired.
- Knowledge of federal contracting preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to function as a team player.
EDUCATION:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance is required.
- CPA or other accounting designation a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:- Occasionally required to stand
- Occasionally required to walk
- Continually required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Continually required to talk or hear
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision
This is position is 100% on-site M-F
DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.
DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
