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.