Accountant

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 2–3 years

Employment Type: Full-time

About Lighthaus

Lighthaus is an AI-powered accounting services firm helping modern businesses, especially D2 C and digital-first companies, manage their finances better.

We combine AI with human expertise to deliver accurate, timely and always-up-to-date accounting — from bookkeeping and reconciliations to GST, TDS and financial reporting.

We're looking for an Accountant who can work hands-on across multiple client companies and help us build a new kind of accounting experience.

The Role

As an Accountant at Lighthaus, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities for multiple companies.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with client data, accounting systems and our internal team to ensure books are accurate, reconciled and up to date.

What You'll Do

Handle day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting for multiple companies Pass and verify journal entries and maintain accurate books of accounts Perform bank, payment gateway, marketplace and other account reconciliations Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable Work on Tally and Zoho Books for accounting and bookkeeping Review invoices, expenses, settlements and transaction data Assist with GST, TDS and other accounting/compliance-related activities Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting mismatches Coordinate with clients and internal team members to collect missing information Maintain proper documentation and accounting records Work with D2 C/e-commerce transaction data such as marketplace settlements, returns, fees and inventory-related transactions Support month-end closing and preparation of financial reports Work across multiple businesses and accounting environments

What We're Looking For

2–3 years of relevant accounting experience Strong practical knowledge of Tally Experience with Zoho Books / Zoho Good understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements Experience handling accounts for multiple companies/clients is preferred Experience working with D2 C, e-commerce or consumer brands is a strong advantage Comfortable working with large volumes of transaction data Good attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership Good communication skills — both written and verbal Comfortable interacting directly with clients when required Willingness to travel to client locations when required Comfortable learning new technology, software and AI-enabled accounting workflows

Why Join Lighthaus?

You won't be joining a traditional accounting firm.

At Lighthaus, you'll work at the intersection of accounting, technology and AI, while getting exposure to multiple fast-growing businesses and modern finance operations.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Work with growing D2 C and digital-first companies Learn how AI is changing the accounting function Work across multiple businesses and accounting systems Take ownership of real client accounts Grow with an early-stage company building a new category in accounting