Senior Accountant - Consolidations

Lightera•Norcross, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duties relating to consolidation and accounting are the foundation of this role. Manage the financial consolidation process for multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards. This position is a hybrid position requiring on-site attendance a minimum of two days/week and is located in Norcross, GA.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
5+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting in a global manufacturing company
Accounting systems knowledge (SAP and JDE preferred)
Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
Advanced with MS Office Suite
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
Exhibit all aspects of Lightera “Standards of Conduct”
Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare company's financial statements and reporting (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, etc.)
Compile and review financial reports and data used in preparing financial reports and disclosures.
Manage consolidation-related activities such as changes to the global chart of accounts, entity reporting hierarchies, consolidation mappings, intercompany eliminations, and other processes/controls.
Investigate and resolve consolidation issues.
Prepare consolidation and adjusting journal entries, system reconciliations, and other ad hoc requests as necessary on a timely and accurate basis
Analyze and validate the foreign currency and translation impact on financial results.
Report Capital investment and tracking to parent company
Other Financial Reporting & Analysis as needed
Hire, engage, coach, and develop team members.
Collaborate with the internal audit department and external auditors to ensure recommendations are implemented.
Other duties and projects as assigned.