Senior Accountant

Lucifer Lighting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucifer Lighting Company, a San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered architectural light fixtures, seeks a Senior Accountant to support accounting operations, margin analysis, product costing, and pricing. The role involves month-end close, audit prep, and generating reports for sales and margin analysis.

We value detail-oriented professionals with advanced Excel skills, ERP experience, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
• 3+ years with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close process
• 3+ years creating financial statements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Experience with ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Participate in GL entries and month end close activities
• Assist with annual financial audit preparations and provide audit support
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Generate monthly Sales reports and Rep Bonus Letters
• Generate ad hoc reports as directed by Controller or Ownership
• Provide Sales Margin Analysis as directed by Controller
• Assist with various analyses as directed by Controller or Ownership

Skills

Accounting principles

Multitasking

Communication skills

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Lucifer Lighting Company is a privately held San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered architectural light fixtures for projects worldwide. You’ll find our products everywhere from Wrigley Field to the Nike Headquarters. We’re in the campuses of 4 of the 5 largest tech companies and 5 of the top 10 tallest towers in the US. Our customers are the world’s leading architects and designers who look for minimalist industrial design and place a premium on service, quality, and innovation. Our people are passionate, smart, hard-working, committed, and creative.

We light the world's most beautiful spaces.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant assists in accounting operational functions, including the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements. The Senior Accountant will provide support in margin analysis, product costing, and pricing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Active participant in GL entries and month end close activities.
• Assist with the annual financial audit preparations and provide audit support services to independent financial auditors.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance and ensure compliance.
• Generate monthly Sales reports and Rep Bonus Letters.
• Generate ad hoc reports as directed by Controller and/or Ownership.
• Provide Sales Margin Analysis as directed by Controller.
• Assist with various analysis as directed by Controller and/or Ownership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Organized and detail oriented and effective multi-tasker
• Advanced experience with ERP systems
• Demonstrated success in role can lead to opportunity for growth and additional responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance department
• Advanced application of Microsoft Excel
• 3+ years' experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close process
• 3+ years' experience with creating financial statements

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Previous experience in public accounting
• Smoke free workplace.

Lucifer Lighting Company is an equal opportunity employer.