Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Accounting Assistant

Accountant I

The Accountant I position is an entry level role in the property management accounting team located in Shreveport, LA. Under direct supervision, you will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day accounting activities performed in managing timberland property.

• Accurately record, balance and review transactions associated with our forestry operations
• Processing of logging settlement packages received physically and electronically from contract loggers including organizing package contents, recording receipt and scanning settlement and load sheets to a pdf document
• Reconciliation of load data
• Contacting contractors to request data and follow up on outstanding items
• Daily updates to multiple shared excel spreadsheets
• Assist in the day-to-day accounting activities such as creating standard journal entries and basic general ledger account analysis
• Assist with yearly property tax processing
• Assist in a variety of month-end closing processes
• Provide backup assistance to other team members
• Participate in special projects
• Complete various accounting tasks as directed

• Completed or working towards Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Basic analytical, inquiry & reconciliation skills
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & Share Point
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Highly detailed-oriented and organized
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient 10-key skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team-focused environment
• Coachable personality that is willing to learn and grow
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment & have adequate internet at home office

• Previous experience as an Accountant on a corporate accounting team
• Minimum 1-2 years in related field
• Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Prophix, Esker, LIMS and/or workflow automation tools that pertain to areas of accounting and contracts

When you join our team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.