Senior Accountant

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Luminautis seeking adetail-oriented Senior Accountant with strong project accounting experience tosupportboth firm wide financial operations and project‑level financial performance. This role plays a key part in month‑end close, billing oversight, financial reporting, and supporting Project Managers with accurate,timely project financial data.

Working directly under the CFO, this role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of Luminant’s accounting operations.

This role is ideal for someone who is technically strong, eager to grow, and interested in developing into a finance leader over time.

This position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with exposure to leadership, project accounting, and financial operations.

It is intentionally designed for a high-potential accountant who wants to grow into a Director of Finance role within 5–7 years as the firm evolves.

• Lead monthly close activities including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Manage project‑related financials: budgets, labor hours, consultant invoices, reimbursable, and budget-to-actual tracking
• Prepare and review client invoices, ensuring compliance with contract terms andaccurateproject progress reporting
• Partner with Project Managers to provide project performance updates, fee analysis, and cost tracking
• Support AR, AP, and cash flow activities as needed
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial accuracy

• Lead weekly, monthly, and annual close processes
• Prepare, post, and review journal entriesin accordance withGAAP
• Maintainaccurategeneral ledger activity, balance sheets, and account reconciliations
• Analyze financial data andidentifyinconsistencies, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Reconcile cash accounts and review monthly bank statements
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and variance analyses
• Partner with project teams on job setup, budget uploads, and change management
• Support project cost tracking, revenue recognition, and forecasting
• Monitor cash position andassistwith cash flow planning

• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Contribute to process improvements and systemstandardization
• Gradually assume expanded financial leadership responsibilities over time
• Developmenttoward controller-level and Director of Finance responsibilities as the firm grows

• CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting,Finance Businessor related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience; experience in architecture/engineering/design/professional services preferred
• Proficiency with accounting/project management systems (Ajera/Deltekexperiencea plus)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v‑lookup/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, analysis)
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Confidentiality with all data and information

This position is in office and only available in our Cincinnati, OH location.