Accounting Team Lead

About the role

At Arc of Acadiana, accurate financial information supports services for adults with disabilities. As the Accounting Team Lead, you’ll work across multiple programs, departments, entities, and funds in a multimillion‑dollar organization. You’ll own meaningful accounting work while coordinating daily priorities, reviewing assigned work, and sharing knowledge with the team. You’ll also help improve processes as Arc implements a new accounting system. Strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to learn operations matter more than prior experience in disability services.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned components of the monthly and year‑end close, including preparing or reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Apply accounting principles to accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue, allocations, intercompany activity, and fund or program transactions.
• Investigate discrepancies, assess reasonableness of balances, and resolve issues with clear supporting documentation.
• Help maintain an accurate chart of accounts and consistent coding across departments, programs, entities, and funding sources.
• Support preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, budget‑to‑actual analyses, and materials for leadership and the governing board.
• Analyze financial activity and trends, explain meaningful variances, and help leaders understand what the numbers mean for their programs and decisions.
• Maintain clear workpapers and documentation; support external audits and respond to auditor requests in coordination with the Accounting Manager.
• Help strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls while following applicable accounting standards, fund requirements, and organizational policies.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day accounting priorities and deadlines; provide a first level of review for assigned work, help resolve technical questions, and elevate significant issues to the Accounting Manager.
• Partner with program and administrative teams to obtain accurate information, resolve coding or reporting questions, and improve the flow of financial data.
• Contribute to the new accounting system implementation, including assigned data migration, testing, documentation, training, and process changes; work with the implementation partner as needed.
• Identify and help carry out practical improvements to workflows, accuracy, reporting, and the team’s use of accounting systems.

Qualifications

• At least four years of progressively responsible accounting experience with meaningful exposure to the general ledger, close process, and financial reporting; comparable depth of experience will be considered.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of debits and credits, reconciliations, financial reporting, and the full accounting cycle.
• Ability to analyze complex accounts and transactions across multiple departments, entities, programs, or funds.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting or ERP software.
• Independent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to follow an issue through to resolution.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and document accounting conclusions clearly.
• Strong communication skills and ability to guide teammates and explain financial information to colleagues outside Accounting.
• Experience in a complex, multi‑department or multi‑entity environment preferred.
• Nonprofit, fund accounting, audit, system implementation, or team lead experience helpful but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan (401(k)).
• Paid time off, sick paid time, and paid holidays.
• Employee‑paid and voluntary supplemental benefits, including disability and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Longevity bonus opportunities.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

Schedule

Location: 6400 Hwy 90 W, New Iberia, LA (Central Office). Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (1‑hour paid lunch). Full‑time position.