Senior Accountant at Luminar Technologies

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required., Experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred but not mandatory., Familiarity with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential., Strong verbal communication, time management, and organizational skills are necessary..

Key responsibilities:

Prepare monthly financial statements for LSI subsidiaries accurately and on time.

Manage financial reporting and act as a liaison between LSI and the Corporate Accounting team.

Oversee accounts payable and receivable, and manage the fixed asset ledger.

Assist with external audits and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and local financial requirements.

Job description

Luminar Semiconductor Inc. (LSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies Inc. and develops state-of-the-art semiconductor devices for various markets, including aerospace and defense, optical sensing, instrumentation, and others. We are a diverse team of passionate and driven individuals, making us a powerhouse of innovation, design, engineering, and manufacturing. We are hiring the best and the brightest to accelerate the industry and bring forward the next transportation revolution.

Team Overview:

Luminar Semiconductor Inc. (LSI) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. This role involves managing financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions.

The Senior Accountant will provide support across the various LSI sites, currently located in California, Colorado and Massachusetts, and plays a crucial role in the financial health of the organization. This position involves managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions.

Responsibilities:

Timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements for LSI subsidiaries.
Consolidation of LSI entities including inter-company eliminations with parent company.
Upload all financial results into the global consolidation system.
Financial reporting liaison between LSI and the Corporate Accounting team to ensure reporting accuracy, change management, and respond to information requests.
Assist with preparation and consolidation of forecasts and annual budget.
Collaborate with LSI Accounting team members to analyze and ensure accuracy of results across the operations.
Prepare business review PowerPoint Presentations for the Group Management reviews.
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Manage fixed asset ledger and conduct physical inventory of fixed assets.
Other duties as assigned including assistance and testing for an ERP conversion.
Key member of the ERP implementation team including testing and process mapping to ensure a smooth conversion and accurate financial reporting.
Work instruction documentation for primary responsibilities and auditing of SOPs for designated back-up responsibilities.
Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends.
Assist with external financial audits and internal control audits as needed.
Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Actively seek continuous improvement opportunities resulting in workflow efficiencies.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
DCAA experience preferred.
Experience in a Manufacturing industry preferred, but not required.
Familiarity with ERP systems, Account Edge, Quickbooks, Syspro and Infor LN.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP Accounting principles.
Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
Strong time management and organization skills with ability to multitask and prioritize.
Willingness to flex work hours 1-2 days per month to ensure reporting deadlines are met.

Luminar is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We will make a reasonable accommodation for any qualified applicant with a disability, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodations and that the accommodations would not impose and undue hardship on the operation of the business. Please let us know if you believe you require reasonable accommodation, or if you would like assistance completing an application or to participate in an interview at the company.

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