General Description

• The Corporate Accountant is responsible for managing general ledger activities, preparing
  financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies. This
  role plays a key part in the monthly and annual financial closing processes, supports audits, and
  provides financial insights to support business decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Facilitates payment of venders, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintains the general ledger
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions
• Calculates and reports sales tax based on paid invoices
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collection.
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Work Experience

•  2+ years of experience in corporate or public accounting
• Experience in the lighting industry or a related field is preferred.

Education

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•  Strong knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.