Senior Accountant
The Royal Standard · Baton Rouge, LA · 2 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Essential Functions
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports prepared by the accounting team to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Identify discrepancies, research accounting issues, and implement corrective actions before financial information is finalized.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting activities for a multi-location retail and wholesale business.
- Prepare and review general ledger entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Cook up the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Mentor, coach, and provide day-to-day guidance to a small accounting team.
- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and other accounting functions as needed.
- Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
- Utilize NetSuite and other accounting systems to improve reporting and streamline workflows.
- Partner with leadership by providing timely and accurate financial information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, training, and review of a small accounting team consisting of approximately two to three employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- 3-5 years of progressive financial accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
- Experience independently managing month-end close and preparing financial statements.
- Experience reviewing the work of others, mentoring team members, or leading accounting projects.
- Experience identifying accounting discrepancies and resolving complex reconciliation issues.
- ERP accounting software experience required; NetSuite experience is highly desirable.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate financial information.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
Qualifications
- Retail, wholesale, or multi-location accounting experience.
- Experience improving accounting processes and implementing efficiencies.
- Familiarity with POS systems and integration with accounting platforms is a plus.