Accountant, Bookkeeper​/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance

Location: Light En Center of Consciousness & Action (LCCA) Marshall, NC

Reports to: Financial Controller

The Light En Center of Consciousness & Action (LCCA) is a new 489-acre retreat center in the Blue Ridge mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina opening Spring 2026. LCCA will serve as a soul-focused sanctuary and learning center for individual and collective growth, exploration and transformation, focused on catalyzing the evolution of consciousness needed to solve humanity’s greatest challenges. The Center will host current and emerging leaders to cultivate and deepen the inner work needed to be more effective change agents in the world.

LCCA is the home of Light En US, which is part of the overall Light En network.

OVERVIEW:

The Accountant role represents an exceptional opportunity for a reliable and caring professional to join Light En US in its start-up phase. Light En’s team is collectively working to deliver on an ambitious and world-changing mission, providing a world-class culture through a purpose driven lens. Further, this project is truly one-of-a-kind and is led by an extraordinary vision of its founders, transforming everyone who takes part.

LCCA is located in Marshall, NC, approximately 30-min north of Asheville. Within the 489-acre property, the center is comprised of approximately 125 structures (existing + planned), over 44 acres. The center features five teaching spaces, an 8000+ sq ft spa, fitness center, auditorium, event hall, dining hall, reception building, administrative building, horticultural complex and 76 guest cabins.

Currently, there are 40 Light En US team members, and we are forecasted to grow to 50-60 team members by late-2026. The Accountant will report directly to the Financial Controller. In addition to the core competencies outlined below, the right candidate will have resonance with Light En’s vision, be flexible, have a desire to learn, maintain a willingness to contribute when needed, and an ability to lead from a place of inclusiveness, kindness and service.

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking a dedicated and well-rounded Accountant to join our team and help support the Finance office. Working closely with the Financial Controller, this role focuses on timely and accurate recording of transactions, processing of invoices, and support of payroll or other accounting functions as needed. By following internal control principles and conscientiously maintaining records, the Accountant plays a key role in financial stewardship.

The Accountant will also support the Financial Controller with ad hoc reports and assignments, and may engage with staff, vendors, guests, and visitors. The ideal candidate is detail and quality oriented, organized, self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to adapt as systems, processes, and structures evolve.

All team members are expected to model Light En’s approach and values of reflection, collaboration, and

soul-infused action and are encouraged and supported to do so throughout their own practices.

Specific job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accurately enter invoices and transaction details, using professional judgment to ask questions and seek additional information when needed.
• Understand and follow accounting processes including proper segregation of duties, documentation requirements, and internal control practices.
• Safeguard confidential or sensitive information.
• Maintain accurate files and records.
• Provide assistance with purchasing, payroll, vendor records, compliance filings (ie. 1099, sales tax filings, etc.), and other functions of the finance office as needed.
• Understand, track, and meet deadlines.
• May support procurement and purchasing as needed.
• Navigate Quick Books Online, Microsoft Excel/Office suite, payroll/HRIS software.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal education in accounting/bookkeeping or a demonstrable knowledge of accounting concepts (eg. Debits/credits, journal entries, depreciation, etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Quick Books Online, or similar products.
• Ability and willingness to learn software and processes.
• Ability and willingness to build meaningful relationships.
• Knowledge of and interest in…