Lead Accounting Analyst

Human Edge is seeking a Lead Accounting Analyst with 4–7 years of experience and advanced Excel skills to support a healthcare client. This role will focus on P&L reporting, month-end close, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis.

• Perform and assist with day to day operational accounting and monthly close process
• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations, review journal entries and conduct financial statement analytics
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce cycle time in the monthly close process through the increased utilization of technology and tools, development of standard operating procedures and other efficiency measures
• Support preparation and distribution of monthly accounting management reports and statistical analysis
• Collaborate with and support external auditors for annual audit
• Strengthening the company’s internal control environment and control processes.
• Business partnering with corporate, and operations staff to facilitate variance explanations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3-7+ years accounting experience; CPA or MBA preferred
• Takes initiative and demonstrates intellectual curiosity
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting policy
• Ownership of accounting operational processes and experience with automation of operational processes
• Advanced Excel skills required with knowledge of SAGE 100 accounting systems a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, timeline management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment across multiple geographies
• Requires strong leadership skills to guide teams and facilitate collaboration
• Ability to engage peers from across the organization and direct/indirect reports
• Ability to multi-task in and adapt to an extremely high growth and fluid environment