Sr. Accounting Specialist

About the Position

Are you an accounting professional looking to grow your career in a supportive and collaborative environment? We’re looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Sr. Accounting Specialist. In this role, you’ll handle key accounting tasks like processing invoices, managing expense reports, and supporting audits — all while ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. You’ll have the chance to work closely with other departments, gain valuable experience with financial reporting, and contribute to improving processes along the way. If you have a solid foundation in accounting, strong communication skills, and a drive to keep learning, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a Luster internal full-time, hybrid position (three days per week in office) located in Mill Valley, CA.

Responsibilities

• Accounting tasks include invoice processing, expense reporting, data entry, and recording of financial transactions.
• Examines accounting documents to verify accuracy and uniform application of policies, procedures, and acceptable accounting standards.
• Prepares or assists with various reports for federal, state and other governmental agencies and meet quarterly, annual or other deadlines to ensure compliance with applicable requirements; may also develop nonstandard reports and statements.
• Assists in managing accounts payable by processing vendor invoices and ensuring timely payment.
• Provides support as needed during routine audits; may retrieve and present financial statements.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of files.
• Assists with bi-weekly payroll as needed.
• Collaborates with other departments as needed (e.g., HR for performance review updates and support of compliance tasks, etc.)
• Stays current with knowledge on federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques for the business as well as for self.

Skills and Attributes

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have superior attention to detail.
• Must possess strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to collaborate across departments as well as with clients, vendors, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years’ professional experience in accounting, finance or closely related field.
• Prior work experience with the support and preparation of financial reports.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency with enterprise accounting software like Clearvue/Unanet.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365/Suite (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in professional services or AEC industries.
• Experience with data analysis using reporting/analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.)

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $65k-$85k annually ($31-$38/hr.) The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
• Formal Career Planning and Development Program
• $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
• Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
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