# Accounting Team Lead

**Company:** [World Business Lenders, LLC](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/nsA2DtLTXP3vd9cubZCcqV.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Accounting

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## Description

**About World Business Lenders**

-   At World Business Lenders (WBL), we provide flexible, short-term commercial loans backed by real estate to help small and medium-sized businesses across the United States, particularly those facing difficulties with traditional financing.
-   This is a Contract/Consultant role with working hours typically from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

-   Applicants should have an excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written.
-   We request that you submit your CV in English.  
    

**Overview**

-   We are looking for an Accounting Team Lead to join our Finance team. The role will manage the accrual side of accounting for key operations of the company, including loan-related income and expenses, in accordance with US GAAP.
-   The Accounting Team Lead will contribute significantly to the company’s monthly and yearly financial reporting. The role requires experience with accounting for companies operating under US GAAP.
-   The Accounting Team Lead will lead a team of analysts, ensuring their work is accurate and completed on time to meet the 10-business-day closing deadline. The role will also be responsible for determining the appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions and events as they arise.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Prepare FAS 91 working papers for deferred income and expense accounting.
-   Reconcile loan collections with bank activity and post the respective accounting entries.
-   Calculate asset resolution gains and losses.
-   Account for interest expense and interest income.
-   Account for prepaid expenses.
-   Account for loan suspense adjustments and loan-related income and expenses.
-   Prepare account reconciliations for balance sheet items.
-   Lead the team of 2 Accounting Analysts and ensure their work is accurate and completed on time.
-   Contribute to the company’s monthly and yearly financial reporting.
-   Determine the appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions and events as they arise.

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Typical Day-to-Day**

A typical day or week in this role may include:

-   Posting loan activity, including loan collections, debt payments, and interest payments.
-   Reviewing the work of analysts on a weekly basis.
-   Preparing weekly asset resolution gain/loss calculations and accounting for the related activity.

## Requirements

**Role Requirements**

-   **Education**

-   Graduation/Post-Graduation in Accounting
-   Intermediate Chartered Accountancy (Inter-CA)

-   **Experience**

-   5–10 years of accounting experience
-   Strong knowledge and practical experience applying **US GAAP**.
-   Experience with financial reporting and accounting processes.
-   Experience leading or supervising accounting team members.  
    

-   **Work Requirements**

-   Must be available to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Eastern Time.
-   Must have a stable internet connection and professional remote working setup.
-   Resume/CV must be submitted in English.

**Preferred Background / Industry Experience**

-   Banking
-   Real Estate
-   Service-based businesses located in the United States

**Technical Skills**

-   US GAAP
-   Sage 300
-   LAPRO
-   Advanced Excel
-   Power BI
-   Financial reporting
-   Accounting ERP systems

**Key Skills**

-   Clear and timely communication
-   Accountability
-   Leadership
-   Teamwork

**Tools and Systems**

The role will regularly use:

-   Sage 300
-   LAPRO

## Benefits

### **What We Offer**

💰 **Compensation** in USD.

🏖️ **Benefits** include paid time off (PTO).

🌍 **Work Environment:** Fully remote work environment.  

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