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 an Accounting Specialist. In this role, you’ll complete accounting tasks like processing invoices and 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 good foundation in accounting/finance, 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 the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Responsibilities 

• Assist in daily accounting tasks such as data entry, invoice processing, and reconciliation. Input financial transactions into the accounting system, including invoices, receipts, and expenses. 
• Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies. Verify receipts and documentation for expense reimbursement. 
• Review and process incoming invoices. Verify that invoices are accurate, approved, and in compliance with company policies. 
• Assist in managing accounts payable by processing vendor invoices and ensuring timely payments. 
• Support accounts receivable activities, including invoicing customers and tracking receivables. 
• Support the preparation of financial reports. 
• Collaborate with the accounting team on routine tasks. 
• Provide support during internal and external audits. Retrieve and present financial documents as requested by auditors. 
• Collaborates with other departments as needed (e.g., HR for performance review updates and support of compliance tasks, etc.) 

Skills and Attributes 

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must possess strong attention to detail with accuracy in data entry. 
• Must possess strong multi-tasking and organizational skills. 
• Must possess basic analytical skills to review and analyze financial data for accuracy. 
• Must possess basic problem-solving abilities to address routine issues in financial processes. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 5+ years’ professional experience in accounting, finance or closely related field. 
• Fundamental understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes. 
• Familiarity with financial statements and the ability to understand basic financial reports. 
• Strong mathematical skills for calculations related to financial transactions and basic accounting functions. 
• Proficiency with accounting software. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 
• Experience in professional services or AEC industries.  
• Experience with Clearvue/Unanet accounting software. 
• Experience with data analysis using reporting/analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.) 

Compensation Details 

The salary range listed for this role is $60k-$80k 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 
• Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement 
• Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support With a Registered Dietitian  
• Financial Planning Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Discounts 
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. #IN-LNJS

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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