Senior Accountant

Lighthouse Technology Services, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Technology Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant for an onsite role in Buffalo, NY.

The position requires a CPA license and a Master’s degree in Accounting, with 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably with public accounting audit exposure. Responsibilities include consolidating global accounting operations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial statements, and coordinating with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 2–3 years of accounting experience, public accounting audit experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for global teams.
• Flexibility for overtime during audit periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and consolidate accounting operations across a global organization.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger with timely monthly reconciliations.
• Lead preparation of financial statements including balance sheets and P&L statements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audits.
• Manage subsidiary accounts and ensure accurate posting and reconciliation.
• Ensure GAAP compliance across accounting functions.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Senior Accountant position!

This is a direct placement (FTE) opportunity and will be onsite in Buffalo, NY. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee and consolidate accounting operations across a global organization, collaborating with teams in Orlando, Dubai, Frankfurt, and Kuala Lumpur to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, performing monthly account reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of all financial data
• Lead the preparation of financial statements by collecting and analyzing information to produce balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other critical financial reports
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, providing necessary documentation and analysis to support the annual audit process
• Manage subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions while resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate records
• Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and company policies across all accounting functions
• Support governmental reporting requirements and maintain strict confidentiality of all financial information
• Provide analytical insights and detailed financial documentation to support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed

What You'll Need to Have:

• Master's degree in Accounting required
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• 2-3 years of accounting experience, with public accounting audit experience strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage changing priorities and occasional overtime during audit periods

Pay Range: $90,000 - $95,000 annually