AVP, Tax Services

This is the working management team and/or advanced specialist level in the professional tax accountant series. Incumbents in this class exercise a high degree of independent judgment on diverse and specialized projects and have significant accountability and ongoing decision-making associated with their work. This class reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for directing overall departmental administration, as well as the day-to-day operations of various tax accountant(s) & tax processor(s). Incumbent is an “independent credentialed accountant” primarily managing assigned client relationships and supporting CEO with special projects as necessary. 

 

Job Duties for AVP, Tax Services:

This position works independently within our operations department and is an integral part of managing our clients and team members. You will work alongside a team of like-minded individuals managing the following day to day responsibilities:

  • Manage 1-6 team members 

  • Assist senior management in reaching strategic business objectives 

  • Accurately prepare & supervise individual (1040) and business tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065) and associated schedules and financial statements with minimal supervision

  • Serve as a liaison between senior management and client management/ operations 

  • Interact with business owners, providing them high-level insights and advanced analysis on their business’s financials and performance

  • Present timely reports to clients & Lighthouse Accounting Group Executive Leadership for review

  • Ability to reconcile tax returns to books and records

  • Ability to complete back work projects in an efficient, timely manner

  • Serve clients a subject matter expert for all issues relevant to services offered by Lighthouse Accounting Group

Qualifications for AVP, Tax Services:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) 

  • Minimum of 6 years experience in accounting or related field

  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • BS/MS in accounting or related field

Gets You To The Top Of The List:

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)  

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

  • Cloud-based accounting experience

  • Public accounting experience

  • Business sales tax experience

Compensation:

  • Starting $95,000.00- $175,000.00 DOE + performance bonus

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Collaborative team-based work environment (remote possible)

  • Career path and advancement opportunities - company policy of promoting from within

High Risk Account Manager

This is the working lead in the high risk division of Lighthouse Accounting Group LLC. Incumbents in this class exercise a high degree of independent judgment on diverse and specialized projects and have significant accountability and ongoing decision-making associated with their work. This class reports to the AVP, Accounting Services & CEO and is responsible for administrating departmental operations for clients identified as high risk (HRC). Incumbent primarily manages assigned client relationships and supports the executive management team with special projects as assigned.

 

Job Duties for High Risk Account Manager:

This position works independently within our operations department and is an integral part of managing our clients and team members. You will work alongside a team of like-minded individuals managing the following day to day responsibilities:

  • Manage 1-3 team members 

  • Review QuickBooks Online files for accuracy

  • Accurately prepare & supervise preparation of monthly and yearly financial. statements for high risk client(s)

  • Serve as a liaison between senior management and client management/ operations 

  • Interact with business owners, providing them high-level insights and advanced analysis on their business’s financials and performance

  • Ability to reconcile tax returns to books and records

  • Ability to complete back work projects in an efficient, timely manner

  • Serve clients a subject matter expert for all issues relevant to services offered by Lighthouse Accounting Group

Qualifications for High Risk Account Manager:

  • Enrolled Agent (EA) 

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting or related field

  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • BS/MS in accounting or related field

Gets You To The Top Of The List:

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)  

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

  • Certified Cannabis Banking Professional (CBP)

  • Cloud-based accounting experience

  • Public accounting experience

Compensation:

  • Starting $75,000.00- $140,000.00 DOE + performance bonus

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Collaborative team-based work environment (remote possible)

  • Career path and advancement opportunities - company policy of promoting from within

Senior Accountant

This is the working lead in the professional accountant series. Incumbents in this class exercise a high degree of independent judgment on diverse and specialized projects and have significant accountability and ongoing decision-making associated with their work. This class reports to the AVP, Accounting Services and is responsible for assisting in overall departmental operations. Incumbent primarily managing assigned client relationships and supporting the executive management team with special projects as assigned.

 

Job Duties for Senior Accountant:

This position works within our operations department and is an integral part of managing our clients. You will work alongside a team of like-minded individuals managing the following day to day responsibilities:

  • Manage 30-275 client relationships

  • Accurately prepare individual (1040) and business tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065) and associated schedules and financial statements with minimal supervision

  • Interact with business owners, providing them high-level insights and advanced analysis on their business’s financials and performance

  • Present timely reports to clients & Lighthouse Accounting Group Executive Leadership for review

  • Review client workflow and business operations and make technology and app recommendations to increase efficiencies

  • Strong financial analytic skills

  • Ability to reconcile tax returns to books and records

  • Ability to complete back work projects in an efficient, timely manner

  • Serve clients a subject matter expert for all issues relevant to services offered by Lighthouse Accounting Group

Qualifications for Senior Accountant:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

  • Enrolled Agent (EA) / California Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP) required

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting or related field

  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Gets You To The Top Of The List:

  • Audit experience

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

  • Cloud-based accounting experience

  • Public accounting experience

  • Business sales tax experience

Compensation:

  • Starting $68,000.00- $120,000.00 DOE + performance bonus

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Collaborative team-based work environment (remote possible)

  • Career path and advancement opportunities - company policy of promoting from within

Bookkeeper II or Senior Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper II is the entry level class of the professional accounting series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform more routine duties while learning corporate policies and procedures and becoming familiar with a variety of internal systems and practices. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Senior Bookkeeper(s) and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class.


Senior Bookkeeper is the journey level class in the professional accounting series. Positions in this class are expected to independently perform the full range of accounting/auditing duties. Successful performance requires a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines, and skill in directing the work of others. Responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating the work of a small group of/or individual positions performing similar work or functions. This class is distinguished from Senior Accountant which is the first full supervisory level of the series with responsibility for all general accounting and financial reporting functions for client relationships.

 

Job Duties for Bookkeeper II or Senior Bookkeeper

This position works within our processing department and is an integral part of managing our client’s accounting records. You will work alongside a team of like-minded individuals managing the following day to day responsibilities:

  • Manage 5-50 client relationships

  • Build a trusted advisor relationship with clients by gaining an in-depth understanding of their unique business objectives & goals

  • Interact with clients & obtain/ monitor accounting data for input and review

  • Categorize transactions in electronic records system

  • Complete monthly bank account/ GL reconciliations

  • Provide support to operations team as needed

  • Partner with Senior Accountant on special projects as assigned

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload efficiently

  • Ability to complete back work projects in an efficient, timely manner

Qualifications for Bookkeeper II or Senior Bookkeeper:

  • Previous California payroll processing experience

  • Previous bookkeeping experience

  • California Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP)- Required after 1 year of employment

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting or related field

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Gets You To The Top Of The List:

  • Tax preparation experience

  • Business tax experience

  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA)

Compensation:

  • Starting $45,000.00- $90,000.00 DOE + performance bonus

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Collaborative team-based work environment (remote possible)

  • Career path and advancement opportunities - company policy of promoting from within

Payroll Administrator

This class is responsible for supervising and implementing the payroll system for an assigned group of clients. The work also includes performance of difficult, complex, or specialized administrative office support work, which requires a high level of independence, initiative, and discretion.

 

Job Duties for Payroll Administrator

This position works within our processing department and is an integral part of managing our client’s payroll. You will work alongside a team of like-minded individuals managing the following day to day responsibilities:

  • Manage 3-25 client relationships

  • Interact with business owners & obtain/ monitor payroll data for processing

  • Process payroll for clients in a timely and accurate manner

  • Answer client questions regarding payroll processing system

  • Strong financial analytic skills

  • Provide support to processing & operations team as needed

  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload efficiently

  • Ability to complete back work projects in an efficient, timely manner

Qualifications for Payroll Administrator:

  • Previous payroll processing experience required

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in accounting or related field

  • Knowledge of QuickBooks Online

  • Knowledge of cloud-based payroll software

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Gets You To The Top Of The List:

  • QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification

  • Previous bookkeeping experience

  • California Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP)

  • Business tax experience

Compensation:

  • Starting $18.00/HR- $30.00/HR DOE + performance bonus

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Collaborative team-based work environment (remote possible)

  • Career path and advancement opportunities - company policy of promoting from within