Senior Accountant

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 100000 - 120000

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lighthouse Lab Services is the nations premier medical laboratory consulting management and recruiting company. Our team of scientists consultants field service engineers and industry experts works together to make quality lab testing more accessible.

Position Overview:

Were seeking a detail-oriented proactive Senior Accountant to oversee a wide range of advanced accounting and financial reporting activities in alignment with GAAP and technical accounting standards. This role manages both day-to-day accounting operations billing collections accounts payable payroll commissions inventory tax filings and fixed assets and strategic functions including budgeting forecasting lease accounting (ASC 842) and board-level reporting.

Youll have the opportunity to lead projects from concept to completion collaborate with leadership across departments and contribute directly to the financial health and strategic direction of our fast-growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure accurate and timely preparation and maintenance of general ledger accounts consolidated income statement balance sheet and cash flow statement including daily record-keeping.
Facilitate monthly and annual close processes including account and general ledger reconciliations journal entries accruals and financial analysis.
Maintain and improve documented system of accounting policies and procedures; refine controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
Prepare and analyze monthly billings and commissions; investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with relevant teams.
Manage inventory accounting and proper valuation of raw materials WIP and finished goods.
Conduct inventory reconciliation and review/annotate variance analysis with procurement and inventory teams.
Identify opportunities and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy efficiency and scalability in accounting operations.
Support budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with operational and finance leadership.
Contribute to compliance and reporting related to ASC 842 lease accounting standards.
Provide financial insights and analysis to support business operations decisions and the preparation of board reporting materials.
Lead assigned projects and system implementations from planning to execution ensuring successful and timely outcomes.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to review contracts and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all client billing and associated revenue documentation.
Review and support accounts payable processes; evaluate expenses incurred.
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records in accordance with internal policies and GAAP standards.
Collaborate with external auditors and tax professionals; provide necessary support for annual audits and filings.

Education: Experience / Knowledge Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or equivalent is required.
3 years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or equivalent preferred).
2 years of relevant industry experience in healthcare or life science.
Inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) accounting required.
Familiarity with budgeting forecasting ASC 842 and board-level reporting preferred.
Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is a plus.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred; eligible for CPA is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary $100000 - $120000 based on experience and certification(s)
Annual Bonus
Medical Vision and Dental insurance
15 days PTO 10 Paid Holidays
401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% Company match
Company-paid Life AD&D Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Partially Paid Medical Leave / Paid Parental Leave

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities including persons with disabilities. If at any time during the application process you need an accommodation please contact for assistance.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure accurate and timely preparation and maintenance of general ledger accounts consolidated income statement balance sheet and cash flow statement including daily record-keeping.
Facilitate monthly and annual close processes including account and general ledger reconciliations journal entries accruals and financial analysis.
Maintain and improve documented system of accounting policies and procedures; refine controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
Prepare and analyze monthly billings and commissions; investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with relevant teams.
Manage inventory accounting and proper valuation of raw materials WIP and finished goods.
Conduct inventory reconciliation and review/annotate variance analysis with procurement and inventory teams.
Identify opportunities and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy efficiency and scalability in accounting operations.
Support budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with operational and finance leadership.
Contribute to compliance and reporting related to ASC 842 lease accounting standards.
Provide financial insights and analysis to support business operations decisions and the preparation of board reporting materials.
Lead assigned projects and system implementations from planning to execution ensuring successful and timely outcomes.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to review contracts and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all client billing and associated revenue documentation.
Review and support accounts payable processes; evaluate expenses incurred.
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records in accordance with internal policies and GAAP standards.
Collaborate with external auditors and tax professionals; provide necessary support for annual audits and filings.

Education: Experience / Knowledge Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or equivalent is required.
3 years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or equivalent preferred).
2 years of relevant industry experience in healthcare or life science.
Inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) accounting required.
Familiarity with budgeting forecasting ASC 842 and board-level reporting preferred.
Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is a plus.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred; eligible for CPA is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits