Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill a Senior Accountant position onsite in Buffalo, NY. This is a direct placement (FTE) opportunity and will be located at the Buffalo site.

You will oversee accounting operations across a global organization, maintain the general ledger, and prepare financial statements while ensuring GAAP compliance. A CPA and a Master’s in Accounting are required, with 2–3 years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills; occasional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee and consolidate accounting operations across a global organization.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Lead preparation of financial statements: balance sheets, P&L, etc.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors and provide necessary documentation.
• Manage subsidiary accounts, postings, reallocations, and reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Support governmental reporting requirements and confidentiality.
• Provide analytical insights for special projects and initiatives.

Skills

Accounting experience

Audit experience

Excel proficiency

Independent work

Global collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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