Senior Accountant

Job Posting Title Senior Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant

At Lighteum Medical, we pride ourselves on being more than just a place of work. We are a vibrant, innovative team committed to making a difference in the world of medical device components by enhancing the lives of patients worldwide by delivering innovative, high-quality medical components to the MedTech industry. Be a part of a team dedicated to playing a role in creating solutions that make a real impact. Your work will contribute to improving lives. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our associates’ well-being. Our health and wellness benefits feature comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. To promote financial security, we also provide a 401(k) plan with a generous company contribution and match, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Our paid time off policy is generous, including PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Be a part of our team today!

Senior Accountant

Salary Range: $85,000 to $90,000 Base + Bonus

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the consolidated financial close, reporting, and control environment for U.S. operations. This role requires technical accounting acumen, advanced analytical abilities, and hands-on experience with ERP systems and accounting automation.

Principal Accountabilities

Financial Close & General Ledger

• Own components of the month-end consolidation close process, including consolidation journal entries (Intercompany eliminations, Consolidation reclasses), ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and adherence to established close timelines.
• Maintain and enforce chart of accounts structure and proper financial classification.

Account Reconciliations & Balance Sheet Integrity

• Perform and review consolidated balance sheet reconciliations with full supporting schedules, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and resolution of reconciling items.
• Investigate reconciling items, aged balances, and unusual transactions.

Technical Accounting 

• Research, document, and implement accounting treatment for transactions such as revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842).
• Draft technical memos and accounting position papers.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform in-depth financial statement analysis.
• Support the preparation of cash flow statements and analysis
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external reporting packages

Audit & Controls

• Serve as liaison with external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, PBC (Provided by Client) requests, and support walkthroughs.
• Identify control gaps and implement remediation plans.
• Enhance internal control framework and documentation.

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies in accounting processes and lead optimization initiatives.
• Standardize close timelines and documentation procedures. Implement best practices in financial reporting and reconciliation automation.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across close and reconciliation activities.

 Qualifications / Knowledge / Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-5+ years of progressive public accounting or 4-7+ years of industry experience, with strong emphasis on analytical, non-routine, and judgment-driven work.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to research and interpret complex transactions.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial close, reporting, and consolidation tools. (IFS and Planful systems preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of complex formulas, data analysis, and financial modeling techniques.
• Strong understanding of financial statement architecture and interdependencies, intercompany eliminations, revenue recognition, and cost accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in analyzing accounting matters and recommending appropriate treatment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including document accounting conclusions and communicating with management and auditors.
• Ability to work onsite as required and perform prolonged computer-based work in an office and light manufacturing environment.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification preferred.

Lighteum Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, or any status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process, please contact careers@lighteum.com.