Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager-Finance and Accounting

Who We Are:

At Lumelight, we're helping employers, brokers, and third-party administrators navigate the increasingly complex world of benefits administration and compliance. As a growing organization, we combine expertise, technology, and service to deliver solutions that make a meaningful impact on our clients.

We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager who is excited to contribute to a high-performing finance team and help support our continued growth.

We are hiring for an Accounting Manager:

Description

The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Finance team and reports directly to the Controller. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, supporting monthly and annual reporting processes, and maintaining strong internal controls. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise with leadership skills and a continuous improvement mindset to help drive operational excellence across the organization.

The Accounting Manager oversees core accounting functions, including the analysis of business transactions, preparation and review of journal entries, management of the month-end close process, financial reporting support, account reconciliations, and financial data analysis. This role ensures that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. They will be capable of developing, interpreting, and implementing moderately complex to advanced accounting concepts and financial controls that support accurate financial planning, reporting, and decision-making. Additionally, this role provides leadership and mentorship to a small accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Records/approves accounting transactions within the guidelines of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Reviews balance sheet account reconciliation, identifies errors, and provides feedback for corrections. Reconciles and analyzes balance sheet accounts; posts adjustments and corrections as needed.
• Serves as a resource and subject matter expert to internal and external customers regarding their requests and questions.
• Posts and review journal entries as required.
• Participates in updating policies and procedures related to finance and accounting activities.
• Manage and delegate tasks to the Staff Accountant.
• Assists the Controller and CFO in identifying and mitigating organizational risk.
• Assists with the annual audit, tax returns and other compliance tasks.
• Continually documents processes and recommends improvements for all assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Desired Qualifications:

• Strong current knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proven ability to apply broad conceptual judgment and initiative to deal with complex accounting issues.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Solid ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Solid ability to organize, manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines and follow up to ensure completion/resolution.
• Computer proficiency required, especially as related to MS Office Suite and Net Suite
• Must be open to taking on new duties and projects. Flexibility is required.
• Ability to function in a team-oriented environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred

• CPA or CPA-track.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
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