Senior Accounting Lead

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Salary, Full time

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

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  Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for details

  
  
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Work Your Way (hybrid work) - Three days on site with anchor day on Wednesdays
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Company phone provided
• Company computer provided
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  Career advancement opportunities

  
  

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Sr. Accounting Lead to lead our accounting efforts and oversee all aspects of financial management for our multi-faceted family-owned businesses. This role will require an individual with a deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), strong expertise in financial reporting and planning, and exceptional leadership skills to guide a dynamic accounting team. As the Sr. Accounting Lead, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring executive-level integration of financial strategies, and overseeing key financial processes across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all accounting practices are in strict adherence to GAAP and internal policies
• Collaborate with leadership to develop budgets, financial forecasts, and financial plans. Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate monthly closings, the review of account balances, and reconciliation of accounts
• Lead initiatives to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency. Implement and execute office policies and procedures with a focus on enhancing overall accounting workflow
• Develop budgets and plans with leadership including timely and accurate monthly closings, review of account balances and the reconciliation of accounts
• Establish, monitor, and enforce procedures for the accurate and organized retention of financial records
• Oversee the processing of key financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, depreciation and amortization. Ensure all related records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company policy
• Audit accounting processes, controls, and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and compliance. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Safeguard the security, integrity, and confidentiality of financial data, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations
• Coordinate the annual external audit with external audit partners. Work closely with auditors to ensure compliance and resolve any audit-related issues in a timely manner
• Lead accounting team members daily activities, providing guidance and support for staff
• Administer internal L10 meetings and result tracking according to EOS
• Execute the integration of financials with broader enterprise companies
• Streamline processes within the current Transportation Management System (TMS)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related.

Experience/Training:

• 5 years work related experience.
• Strong proficiency with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Highly organized
• Meet high quality standards on a regular basis.
• Ability to motivate others in order to increase productivity.
• Trucking and/or transportation experience preferred

Technology/Equipment:

• Excellent PC skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Excel expert level knowledge preferred

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to press, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously required to perform comprehensive reasoning, decision making and math skills. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $78,945 and $100,530 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.