Description

We are looking for a Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our team! Are you looking for an amazing opportunity with a Great Company, Culture and TEAM? Come join Team Lighthouse! Apply today!

Must have an outstanding work ethic, be self-motivated and have a “can do, get it done” teamwork/positive attitude! Competitive wages and benefits! Great team! Great culture and benefits! Employer Matched 401 k! Sick and Vacation! Health benefits! (Vision, dental, medical, disability, life insurance, educational assistance, career pathways, tuition reimbursement, apprenticeships, wellness programs and much more)

About the Company: Founded in 1982, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is the world’s leading supplier of real time contamination monitoring systems and airborne particle counters. Lighthouse offers the most complete line of contamination monitoring solutions available that include Airborne Particle Counters, Microbial Samplers, and Liquid Particle Counters, as well as Temperature / Humidity sensors. Recently added production of air purification products, manufacturing of personal protective equipment. These solutions are now found in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, data storage, biotechnology, aerospace, and defense industry plants worldwide.

Job Summary:

The Senior General Ledger Accountant ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Being a Senior General Ledger Accountant analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations, all work must be done thinking “Safety First”.
• Assist in managing and mentoring the current accounting team;
• Assign and review staff’s work
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results;
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Prepare intercompany eliminations;
• Prepare monthly Budget vs Actual reporting;
• Record lease entries in accordance with ASC 842;
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending;
• Work closely with international teams for monthly financial reporting and consolidations;
• Prepare and document journal entries and reconciliations relating to balance sheet accounts;
• Prepare account reconciliations for assigned areas in a timely manner;
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and workflow quality, such as reporting and schedule templates, data conformity, and systemization;
• Liaise with internal and external audit for mid-year and year-end audit support;
• Assist with tax returns;
• Support accounting process for domestic and International subsidiary operations;
• Perform other related accounting duties as assigned;
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly and year-end close and financial reporting information;
• Record and track rebates.
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• For all on -site positions, must show up to work to perform job duties.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with and as a Team.
• Get along with others, not creating an offensive or hostile work environment.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and 41 pounds as a two-person lift.
• The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced MS Excel skills, including Vlookups, pivot tables, and macros.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Excellent general ledger system, computer, and business solutions software skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, managers, and personnel from various departments within the organization.
• Advanced level of proficiency with personal computers.
• Excellent attention to details and accuracy.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• No supervisor responsibilities.

Travel:

• Occasional travel to other LWS offices may be required.

Education and Experience:

• Must have 5 years of experience in corporate / GL function or combination with public accounting.
• A relevant University degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.

CANDIDATES SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND SCREENING

EEO Statement: Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

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