Staff Accountant Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Lighthouse Technology Services is recruiting for a role on our internal team to fill our Staff Accountant / Full-Charge Bookkeeper position! This is a direct placement opportunity and will be hybrid 4 days on site in Buffalo NY. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations across multiple divisions including accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger maintenance for a multi-entity organization
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll administration including data entry timesheet review employee setup and multi-state tax compliance monitoring
• Execute month-end close processes by performing GL account reconciliations period-end data entry and accuracy verification across all business entities
• Support tax compliance efforts including quarterly sales tax preparation and filing annual 1099 compilation and reporting and quarterly tax estimate preparation for external CPA
• Manage vendor and client relationships through account setup invoice processing credit card reconciliation and billing resolution across Staffing Services and Marketing divisions
• Coordinate compliance and benefits reporting including disability insurance (NYS PFL DBL) client diversity reporting 401(k) census and insurance renewals
• Collaborate with external CPA firms by preparing year-end documentation schedules and supporting materials for audit and tax preparation
• Drive special accounting and finance projects while providing budgeting forecasting and strategic divisional support

What Youll Need to Have:

• 3 years of progressive accounting or full-charge bookkeeping experience preferably in a high-volume service-based business environment
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software with demonstrated ability to manage multi-entity accounting operations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas pivot tables VLOOKUP and data analysis capabilities
• Proven experience processing full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience with payroll operations and solid understanding of GAAP principles
• Demonstrated expertise in general ledger reconciliation and month-end close processes
• Experience with multi-state payroll tax compliance sales tax preparation and 1099 reporting preferred
• Associates degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field (Bachelors degree preferred); OR equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Pay Range: $70000-$80000 / annually

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