Jobs · Accounting · Louisiana

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.

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