Accounting Team Lead

Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services•Craig, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Team Lead oversees daily operations of the accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. This role serves as a bridge between staff accountants and senior finance leadership, providing technical guidance, reviewing work outputs, leading process improvements, and helping maintain internal controls.

Requirements

Leadership and team management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity, professionalism, and respect.
College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum of 3-6 years of accounting experience, including experience in supervisory or lead roles.
Proficient in using a personal computer, calculator, agency automation systems, and various application/software programs (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Epic).

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of accountants and/or accounting clerks in functions such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, reconciliations, and journal entries.
Ensure month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing tasks are completed accurately and timely.
Review, approve, and/or correct work performed by staff (e.g. journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports) to ensure compliance with company policies
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and support scalability.
Monitor and report on the accounting team’s workload; balance priorities, delegate tasks, and ensure coverage during absences.
Assist with audits (internal and external), providing necessary documentation and responding to audit findings.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments (HR, Operations, etc.) to ensure alignment and support with financial information and processes.
Ensure strong internal controls are in place: segregation of duties, proper approvals, accurate maters, documentation, etc.
Participate in accounting system implementations or upgrades and help train staff on any new tools or process changes.