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Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Job in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 70595, USA
Listing for: @ Confidential - posting on behalf of client
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Confidential - posting on behalf of client

Accountant Primary Responsibilities
  • Daily Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and payroll posting in Quick Books
  • Accurate coding and classification of all transactions by class
  • Monitoring AR aging, billing accuracy, and follow-up on outstanding items with customers
  • Ensuring timely vendor payments and resolving discrepancies with vendors
Reconciliations & Month-End Preparation
  • Completion of all bank and credit card reconciliations within five (5) business days of month-end
  • Maintenance of clean, supported general ledger balances
  • Completion and documentation of a formal month-end close checklist
  • Ensuring full transactional completeness prior to CPA handoff
  • Timely and organized month-end handoff by the 10th of each month
CPA Coordination & Month-End Handoff Requirements
  • Serve as the primary internal owner of month-end close execution through the trial balance stage
  • Ensure all transactional activity, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are fully complete and reviewed internally prior to CPA handoff
  • Prepare a clean, organized month-end close package in accordance with established checklists and timelines
  • Coordinate directly with the external CPA firm to respond to requests, provide documentation, and support review procedures
  • Adhere strictly to monthly close deadlines to enable timely issuance of management-use financial statements
  • Maintain clear segregation between internal accounting execution and external CPA review responsibilities

(This role is critical to ensuring a disciplined, repeatable close process and restoring confidence in the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting moving forward.)

Expanded Responsibilities (Phased Growth)
  • Preparation of accrual and prepaid schedules
  • Balance sheet support and reconciliation documentation
  • Draft financial review materials for leadership
  • Acting as the primary internal accounting lead coordinating with external advisors
  • Timely and organized response to CPA requests

(Final review, adjusting entries, and issuance of financial statements will remain with the external CPA firm.)

Controls, Accuracy & Accountability
  • Maintain strong internal controls and documentation standards
  • Proactively identify discrepancies or financial risks and elevate early
  • Ensure all accounting work is completed during standard business hours
  • Support leadership with ad‑hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 4–6+ years of hands‑on accounting experience
  • Advanced working knowledge of Quick Books
  • Demonstrated experience with AR, AP, payroll posting, and reconciliations

    Strong attention to detail and deadline discipline
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal rework
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
How to Apply

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