Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Job in
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 70595, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
@ Confidential - posting on behalf of client
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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