GL Accountant

Job Summary:The GL Accountant supports the accounting team with day-to-day financial operations, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting needs. This role is designed for early-career accountants with 1–2 years of experience who are eager to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting.

Responsibilities include preparing account reconciliations, assisting with schedules, supporting the month-end close, and ensuring financial data accuracy across domestic and international operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations, all work must be done thinking “Safety First”.
• For all on -site positions, must show up to work to perform job duties.
• Prepare and document journal entries under supervision.
• Perform account reconciliations (e.g., cash, prepaid, fixed assets, accruals, credit cards) in a timely manner.
• Assist in preparing monthly schedules to support the close process.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.
• Help compile data for budget vs. actual reviews and variance analysis.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed (invoice coding, vendor payments, customer billing).
• Contribute to process improvements such as reporting templates, data consistency, and workflow efficiency.
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP.
• Perform other related accounting duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong communication, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Get along with others, not creating a hostile work environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to work with and as a Team.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds and 41+ pounds as a two-person lift.
• The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Travel:

• Occasional travel to other Lighthouse offices as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, related software and computers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, x-lookups preferred).
• Aptitude for numbers, accuracy, and analytical problem solving.
• Basic knowledge of general ledger systems and accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, managers, and personnel from various departments.
• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully, identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience (corporate or public accounting). Internship experience will be considered.