Senior Accountant

Job Description

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will maintain Lakeshore's general ledger, perform account reconciliations and prepare financial reports. The position also requires assisting with audit preparations and performing other accounting duties as assigned. Applicants should possess a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial-analysis skills. The idea candidate can thrive in an ever-changing, growing business where accounting procedures are evolving to support the needs of the business.

A day on the job looks like this:

Reviewing new and modified lease agreements, ensuring monthly journal entries are recorded in compliance with ASC 842 operating leases, managing inputs to lease accounting software and processing all company rent payments

Ensuring the accuracy of journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts

Preparing financial reports related to catalogs, employee benefits and leases

Analyzing and developing estimates of monthly expenses, including comparison to budget, prior year and monthly trends

Providing support for annual audits and management requests

Interacting with various departments and operating lease landlords to accurately record expenses, research and investigate variances, and respond to inquiries

Contributing to the improvement and development of new accounting processes and accounting systems such as SAP and FloQast

Guiding and reviewing the work of staff accountants