Financial Reporting Accountant

Description

We are looking for a new Financial Reporting Accountant to join our accounting team at our Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The purpose of the Financial Reporting Accountant is to support the preparation and completion of the Company’s statutory and SEC filings by assisting with financial documentation, data analysis, and reporting activities.

Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days! We partnered up with Major Menus so you can order online for free delivery from a different restaurant every day!

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

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• A Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p work schedule.
• An annual salary range of $65,000 - $80,000 / year, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications.
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth.
• A comprehensive one-month training program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential.
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account.
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage.
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premiums, holidays, and HSA contributions.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Willing and able to learn a variety of software applications.
• Effective listener, writer, and speaker.
• Able to assess a situation, gather more information if necessary, and identify issues to be addressed.
• Manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions.
• Plan and organize tasks within an allotted timeframe.
• Work with others in a professional manner.

• Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another business-related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in SEC financial reporting or a related financial reporting role.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred
• Experience with Oracle Fusion.
• CPA certification obtained or actively in progress.

• Prepare and reconcile supporting work papers for SEC compliance filings, including the Company’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q submissions.
• Coordinate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) data collection requests, including communication with internal stakeholders, tracking completion, and reviewing supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly GHG analytics, evaluate trends and variances, and investigate outliers as needed.
• Maintain and update GHG process documentation, procedures, and calculation methodologies.
• Organize and maintain supporting work papers in a complete, accurate, and audit-ready manner.
• Review draft SEC filings for completeness, consistency, and overall reporting accuracy.
• Prepare accurate and well-supported subsidiary financial statements for statutory audits and non-audit reporting needs.
• Assist with SOX compliance, including execution of testing procedures and documentation of control activities.
• Support external auditors in the timely completion of statutory and SEC-related audit requirements.
• Coordinate and provide requested documentation for auditor sample selections and inquiries.
• Prepare and document all required testing for Completeness and Accuracy (C&A) validation processes.
• Perform other financial reporting or accounting duties as assigned.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency within…