Accounting Specialist Lead

OneMain Financial • Irving, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

An opportunity has arisen within our Accounting team for a motivated, detail‑oriented, and leadership‑driven finance professional to join us as an Accounting Specialist Lead. The Accounting Specialist Lead is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions, overseeing daily operational processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This role serves as the subject‑matter expert for the team and provides leadership, training, and guidance to junior accounting specialists. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, deep attention to detail, a commitment to internal controls, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required: Associate’s degree in accounting preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting experience; experience in a lead or senior role strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, data analysis tools).
• Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally across the organization.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and control‑minded approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and coordinate team deliverables.
• Proven ability to analyze issues, escalate when necessary, and drive timely resolution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex account reconciliations; research and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries with proper supporting documentation and maintain accurate records and audit trails for all accounting activities.
• Assist with the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation reports.
• Maintain Lead, supervise, and mentor Accounting Specialists; provide coaching, hands‑on training, and ongoing feedback.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor workloads, and ensure timely completion of team deliverables.
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex issues, providing clear guidance and resolution.
• Review, maintain, and draft process documentation, standard operating procedures, and workflow updates.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance internal controls.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits.
• Support quarterly SOX and internal controls testing; provide required documentation and explanations.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits by gathering schedules, answering inquiries, and performing follow‑up actions.
• Provide strong customer service to branches, internal departments, and external partners.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities and timelines.
• Prepare ad‑hoc reports and analysis for management.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
• Up to 4% matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (15 days’ vacation per year, prorated based on start date)
• Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance (prorated based on start date)
• 11 Paid holidays (4 floating holidays, prorated based on start date)
• Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED