Lead Accountant
Company: LBCT LLC
Location: Draper
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Accountant is responsible for
assisting with general accounting functions associated with the
financial management of LBCT. Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to completing monthly close tasks, ensuring internal
financial controls are in place, assisting in the preparation of
supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external
financial audits, and ensuring that financial and accounting data
is complete and accurate within various accounting cycles, such as
accounts payable, fixed assets, and accounts receivable. This
position is involved in most aspects of accounting and ensures the
accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of accounting tasks with best
practices, rules, and regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist with the preparation of general
accounting transactions within the various accounting cycles,
including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets,
Revenue, Expenses and the monthly close process. 2. Assist the Sr.
Accounting Manager with the preparation of complete and accurate
monthly financial reporting, including budgets, periodical
forecasts, periodical financial reports, statutory reporting, tax
filing and other accounting-related ad-hoc reports. 3. Assist the
Sr. Accounting Manager with the preparation of wires and bank
transfers, including preparing transfer requests, verifying vendor
details, obtaining required authorizations and approvals, and
coordinating with banks to resolve exceptions, ensuring timely
funding and documenting audit trails. 4. Responsible for compliance
and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and
Financial Accounting standards. 5. Assist with the reconciliation
of balance sheet accounts and the preparation of inter-office
standard accounting forms. 6. Research and provide proposals and
suggestions on new accounting policies or accounting matters, such
as lease accounting, revenue recognition and/or any new GAAP
guidance. 7. Recommend improvements to accounting processes where
necessary. 8. Assist in maintaining accounting books, including
general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers – such as general journal
entries, including month end accruals, expense provisions, and
other close-related journals. 9. Perform account analysis, balance
sheet, and account reconciliation, including updating and
calculating accounting schedules and understanding the
reconciliation of accounting ERP systems with other operating
systems. 10. Coordinate with responsible personnel for necessary
actions for timely month-end closing and annual closing of
accounting books, and other accounting matters. 11. Collaborate
with IT, Terminal Resources, and other relevant departments
regarding payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
systems to ensure that all accounting data is complete and
accurate. 12. Perform other assignments as requested. REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Strong knowledge and
understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. Ability to delegate work properly, follow-up, and resolve
problems firmly and equitably. 3. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact with individuals across varying levels and
roles within the organization. 4. Ability to remain calm and
professional during confrontational situations. 5. Possess the
ability to speak clearly and effectively. 6. Effective public
speaking and presentation skills. Be able to present and defend a
point of view. 7. Possess excellent communication, written, oral,
and interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicate constructively
and confidently, listen openly, and collaborate well with staff and
others in different groups. 8. Ability to relate information from a
multitude of sources. 9. Capability to turn theoretical information
into practical applications. 10. Ability to understand complex
business operations and analyze operating results. 11. Convey a
professional and positive attitude with action/results orientation
to problem solving and elimination of backlogs. 12. Proven ability
and experience in exercising good judgment and discretion in
handling confidential materials and matters. 13. Ability to manage
and meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines
and is receptive to innovative ideas to help meet deadlines. 14.
Ability to handle multiple demands; and prioritize workloads;
establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and productive
working relationships. 15. Flexible to a changing list of
priorities, sometimes daily. 16. Excellent attention to detail with
a high degree of accuracy. 17. Proficient understanding and
familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power
Point and Visio). 18. Proficient knowledge and experience in
Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, conditional
formatting, etc.) 19. Proficient knowledge and experience in
financial and accounting information systems; SAP experience
preferred. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 1. BA/BS degree in
Accounting or Finance. 2. At least 1-3 years of relevant accounting
experience; public accounting experience preferred 3. CPA or CPA
candidate is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. The ability to
work any day, including weekends and holidays. 2. The ability to
walk and stand for extended periods of time. 3. The ability to use
a computer and keyboard. 4. The ability to sit and work at a desk
and computer for extended periods of time. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of the position.
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Keywords: LBCT LLC, West Valley City , Lead Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Draper, Utah
