Accountant

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support the financial operations of our organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate records, preparing timely reports, and helping ensure that accounting activities meet internal standards as well as regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage day-to-day transactions while contributing to budgeting, reporting, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records by reviewing, classifying, and posting financial activity across daily, monthly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Prepare financial statements and recurring reports, including trial balances, income statements, student account summaries, and café-related expense reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank activity, cash entries, and supporting schedules to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions by processing invoices, monitoring incoming payments, and following up on outstanding balances when needed.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by partnering with leadership to compile financial data, analyze trends, and assist with planning activities.
• Enter and maintain financial data within the accounting system, administer user access levels, and coordinate with software support resources to address issues and develop useful reporting tools.
• Track vendor payments, maintain vendor documentation such as W-9 records and registration forms, and ensure transactions are assigned to the correct accounts.
• Prepare bank deposits, retain organized deposit documentation, review benefits billing for accuracy, and process required 1099 reporting.
• Lead audit preparation by organizing financial records, providing requested documentation, and working with internal and external auditors to support smooth review processes.
• Strengthen financial compliance by upholding internal controls and ensuring accounting practices align with applicable local, state, federal, and diocesan standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or broader financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger management, journal entries, month-end close, and full-cycle accounting processes.
• Experience performing account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic bookkeeping principles.
• Familiarity with GAAP and the ability to apply established accounting standards in day-to-day work.
• Proficiency with accounting software and the ability to maintain accurate system records and reports.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage confidential financial information responsibly.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.