Staff Accountant / Full-Charge Bookkeeper

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 You'll 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 You'll 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
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Bachelor's degree preferred); OR equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000 / annually