Senior Accountant - Project Finance & NetSuite Pro

LPA Lighting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LPA Lighting in San Diego, CA seeks a Senior Accountant to join the finance team and lead the monthly close, ensure financial accuracy, and drive improvements across projects and entities.

The role reports to the Senior Financial Controller and requires 4+ years in accounting, a CPA/CA/CMA track record, and proficiency with NetSuite. You will support audits, forecasting, and policy development in a dynamic lighting solutions business.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to see the broader commercial picture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to train junior staff.
• Experience working across multiple entities and project-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review project journals and reconciliations.
• Oversee project AP/AR processes for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts with variance analysis.
• Collate documents for internal and external audits and ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain finance policies and process maps.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Autonomous work

NetSuite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA/CA/CMA candidate

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

LPA Lighting in San Diego, CA seeks a Senior Accountant to join the finance team and lead the monthly close, ensure financial accuracy, and drive improvements across projects and entities.

The role reports to the Senior Financial Controller and requires 4+ years in accounting, a CPA/CA/CMA track record, and proficiency with NetSuite. You will support audits, forecasting, and policy development in a dynamic lighting solutions business.