Senior Accountant

Summary

Join Lighthouse, a rapidly growing hospitality technology company, as a Senior Accountant. You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial operations, managing complex financial tasks, and supporting junior staff. Responsibilities include overseeing daily financial operations, preparing financial statements, managing month-end/year-end closings, collaborating with auditors, and identifying opportunities for process improvement. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field (Master's preferred), audit and/or controlling experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Lighthouse offers a flexible work environment, flexible time off, a collaborative team, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a private pension, and competitive compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Master's preferred), or equivalent through experience
• Audit and/or controlling experience
• You have a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in financial administration and reporting
• You are capable of working effectively in a team and contributing to a cooperative work environment
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Strong Proficiency in Financial Software and Tools: Including Excel
• Familiarity with Accounting Principles and Practices
• Excellent Communication Skills: For effective collaboration and reporting
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both written and spoken; Dutch is a plus
• Able to set objectives, conduct thorough analyses, foster collaboration with passion, and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and reconciliation processes. Drive efficiency and scalability in these core functions as we continue our rapid growth
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with industry regulations and internal policies
• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Consolidate financial data, perform in-depth variance analysis, and provide insightful commentary on financial performance to support strategic decision-making at the highest levels
• Support and manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including general ledger entries, accruals, and reconciliations. Implement best practices to ensure timely and accurate closures in a rapidly evolving environment
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes
• Contribute to the controlling responsibilities, including overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with internal controls, analyzing variances, and contributing to the optimization of financial processes to support strategic decision-making
• Proactively identify opportunities for process enhancement and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. You'll have the opportunity to implement innovative solutions and contribute to building a world-class finance function

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Benefits

• Flexible working environment: Work from home or at one of our global offices
• Flexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work-life balance
• Collaborative team: High-bar, friendly, creative, and passionate colleagues
• Career development: Workshops, frameworks, tools, training, and processes to realize your full potential
• Impactful work: Shape products relied on by 85,000+ users worldwide
• Mobility options: Mobility budget or company car tailored to your needs
• Comprehensive health insurance: Extensive coverage for you and your dependents
• Private pension funding: Group insurance to secure your future
• Competitive compensation: Proactively maintained to value your work
• Referral bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing in new talent