Senior Staff Accountant

What is special about Lighthouse?

Lighthouse is built on a foundation of unique, compassionate, highly driven individuals.   We elevate the strengths and talents of those around us while leveraging opportunities for growth. We offer the experience of solving complex problems while continuing to grow multiple facets of your career. Lighthouse is where innovation meets support and where collaboration is the key ingredient to success.  We grow together and are stronger together. 

 What’s unique about this role?

The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of the monthly financial package and analysis. They will prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations as well as manage the close process.  

 What will this person do?

• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations related to general accounting, fixed assets, prepaid software, debt, operating lease, equity and accrued liabilities as well as others assigned. 
• Participate in the month-end closing, including close notifications.
• Support the Assistant Controller with reporting and tie out of financials to support schedule.
• Cash Treasury includes cash tracking, administers wire transfers and other bank related duties, weekly cash flow forecasting and ensure accuracy.
• Monthly variance reporting for income statement and balance sheets as assigned.
• Review of balance sheet recons, fixed assets & prepaid entries prepared by the staff.
• Assess and determine capitalization and expense treatment for software and hardware, purchases as well as internal labor and contractor costs for new internal development projects. Take the lead on quarterly meetings with product development manager. 
• Responsible for cash tracking and forecasting as well as work in progress capitalization.
• Ensure GAAP compliance with internal controls and processes.
• Responsible for semi-monthly payroll G/L accounting and audit support.
• General / Operational Accounting backup support when needed. 
• Support due diligence activities, ERP implementation and other special projects. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Bring your passion and together we will shine.  It would also be great if you have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2 – 3 years in a public accounting firm and/or 5 plus year’s in accounting and reporting 
• Strong experience with general ledger, general accounting, GAAP and month-end closing process.
• Experience in financial statement prep and management reporting as well as experience with capital asset accounting.  
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization 
• Flexibility and the ability to work in a team environment 
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel 
• Strong attention to detail 

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Duties are performed in a typical office environment while at a desk or computer table
• Duties require the ability to use a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material, in a quiet and professional setting
• Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends)
• Knowledge of financial and tax reporting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
• Federal and state tax knowledge and ability to research.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently. 
• Complete projects efficiently and on-time
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with team

Lighthouse celebrates and thrives on diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire, train, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  We welcome any talents and contributions you can bring to the team and are deeply committed to growing an environment where everyone can feel safe, is respected, and can show up as themselves. Come as you are! 

As required by applicable pay transparency laws, Lighthouse complies with compensation disclosure requirements for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be tailored to be lower or higher in different talent markets.

This role will be eligible to participate in an annual bonus or incentive program.  

Lighthouse offers a quality comprehensive benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with company match.  Company paid benefits also include Life & AD&D, short and long-term disability, and other wellness plans.  We offer a generous Flexible PTO program and paid volunteer days.  Employees may also participate in voluntary insurance plans including accident, hospitalization, and critical illness plans as well as pet insurance.  

As a trailblazer and catalyst for change, Lighthouse rises to each opportunity to help our clients and our people do what they do best—shine.