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About the Role
The Lead Accountant is responsible for supporting complex accounting activities within the Global Accounting and Finance Shared Services team. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of account reconciliations, financial transactions, variance analyses, and month-end close activities. The position applies accounting policies and International Financial Reporting Standards to evaluate financial activity, identify issues, and recommend appropriate solutions. The Lead Accountant also supports audit preparation, general accounting, and the retrieval and analysis of financial information across multiple systems. Through independent ownership and collaboration with team members, this role helps strengthen financial controls, improve accounting processes, and support timely and accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain assigned account reconciliations in accordance with established policies, escalating significant issues, and recommending appropriate solutions.
- Review contracts, orders, vouchers, and other transactions to ensure compliance with applicable accounting policies and procedures.
- Perform root-cause analyses of month-over-month and year-over-year variances, identifying the drivers of unusual changes, and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
- Accurately complete assigned activities within the two-day month-end close process and support the reconciliation review process.
- Apply relevant accounting standards, including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, when evaluating transactions and determining their financial impact.
- Prepare audit schedules and respond to accounting and audit-related requests by providing accurate documentation and analysis.
- Support accounting activities and collaborate with team members to address accounting issues as they arise.
- Drive the completion of special projects with minimal direction, maintaining ownership of multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
- Lead research into accounting issues and recommend practical solutions based on financial data, policies, and applicable accounting standards.
- Support the retrieval and analysis of current and historical financial data using Oracle, OneStream, Cubeware, Excel, and other applicable tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 7 or more years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 5 or more years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply accounting and financial policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate transactions and understand their financial impact.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using Oracle, OneStream, or comparable financial systems.
- Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of multiple concurrent priorities while meeting established deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to investigate complex issues and recommend solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, global environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
- Ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Certified Public Accountant designation or equivalent professional accounting certification is preferred.
- Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
- HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
- International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.
Skills
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- IFRS 15
- IFRS 16
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- OneStream
- Cubeware
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Collaboration
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Benefits
- Competitive salary and rewards package
- Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
- Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
About the Company
- HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.
- HID is a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees.
- HID is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions, with 63,000 colleagues in over 70 different countries.
- HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.
- HID makes it easier for people to get where they want to go.
Equal Opportunity
- HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve.
- As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity.