Sr Accountant

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The Senior Accountant plays a key role in managing complex accounting operations, financial reporting, and analysis. This position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting the accounting team's objectives.

This position requires working onsite in one of our offices in Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, or Birmingham, AL.



Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Manage monthly close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Maintain fixed asset records and process monthly depreciation
• Perform complex account analysis and resolve discrepancies
• Review and analyze account variances and trends
• Support annual audit process and tax return preparation
• Monthly sales tax auditing and filing within Avalara
• Occasional over-time work may be required to meet deadlines

Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Generate ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as needed

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement accounting process improvements
• Document and maintain accounting policies and procedures

Technical Leadership

• Serve as subject matter expert for technical accounting issues
• Assist in special projects and system implementations
• Support development of accounting policies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, etc)
• Experience with ERP system Intacct
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with sales tax automation software

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems, Intacct preferred
• Advanced degree in Accounting or related field
• MSP or MSSP experience

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency (vlookups, pivot tables, macros)
• Experience with major ERP systems
• Understanding of internal control frameworks
• Knowledge of financial reporting tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently
• Good project management skills
• Problem-solving orientation
• Team collaboration abilities

Success Metrics

• Complete month-end close within 5 business days
• Maintain 100% accuracy in account reconciliations
• Meet all reporting deadlines
• Achieve clean external audit results
• Complete special projects on time and within scope

Travel - No travel

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal;

extensive reading.

The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, Paid Time Off, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

EOE, including disability/veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

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