Company Overview With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on. At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all. Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you. Description: The Lead Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of tasks and responsibilities within the Corporate Accounting function. Working closely with the Manager, Accounting, this position will provide leadership and support to the Corporate Accounting team members. Additionally, the Lead Accountant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate recording, reporting, and analysis of financial data in compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies. Responsibilities: + **Financial Close Management:** Execute processes and procedures to meet monthly financial statement close deadlines, including the review and preparation of journal entries. Provide guidance and support to staff as needed to ensure accuracy and compliance. + **Account Reconciliations:** Conduct thorough reviews of monthly account reconciliations, providing guidance to staff as needed to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations. + **Variance Analysis:** Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analyses, investigating and explaining significant discrepancies by leveraging accounting systems and collaborating with finance team members. + **Task Management:** Initiate and engage in routine and non-routine tasks as requested by management, including ad-hoc requests, process improvements, and ongoing projects to support financial initiatives. + **Leadership and Guidance:** Demonstrate leadership and influence without formal authority, providing guidance and leading accounting discussions. + **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Collaborate and communicate with other departments and cross-functional teams to resolve financial-related issues. + **Process Improvement:** Strategize and propose enhancements to financial processes and systems to maximize efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting • Licensed CPA (Certified Public Accountant) • 5+ years in corporate accounting • Public accounting experience preferred • Industry experience at complex and multi-national publicly-traded companies preferred • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and GAAP • Experience with SOX compliance • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software – Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Highly motivated, work collaboratively in a team and adapt to a dynamic work environment Where we’re going UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow! Equal Opportunity Employer    UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (https:www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf)       UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https:www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .   It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.  Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .  The pay range for this position is $88,700 to $115,000 however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:www.ukg.com/careers (https:www.ukg.com/careers)   It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.