Accountant

The Coteau Properties Company; Grand Coteau (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coteau Properties Company is seeking a qualified accountant to join the Freedom Mine finance team in Louisiana. The role centers on budgeting, cost accounting, and financial reporting to support daily operations.

Responsibilities include annual and long-range budgets, monthly Mine Cost Report, cost analysis, general ledger entries, and assisting internal and external audits. On-site work with strict safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field is required; CMA/CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasts, and cost reporting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with annual operating and long-range budget projections
• Aid in the monthly Mine Cost Report distribution
• Assist with cost analysis projects and comparison reports
• Backup for daily financial/cost accounting duties including AP
• Prepare financial statements and cost reports timely and accurately
• Enter journal entries into the general ledger
• Prepare schedules for financial audits, both internal and external

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Power Pivot

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

CMA or CPA certification preferred

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description:

Employee Type: Regular The successful candidate will be responsible for performing duties in the areas of financial and cost accounting, such as budgeting and reporting functions at the Freedom Mine.

Essential Duties:

• Provide support with the annual operating and long-range budget projections
• Aid in the completion and distribution of the monthly Mine Cost Report
• Assist with various cost analysis projects and comparison reports
• Provide backup for daily financial/cost accounting duties as needed, including AP functions, time and data entry and other database maintenance
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and cost reports on a timely and accurate basis
• Preparation and input of journal entries into the general accounting system
• Provide support regarding the analysis of general ledger account activity and supply requested information
• Assist in the preparation of schedules for financial audits, both internal and external
• Perform job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, and state and federal regulations (including but not limited to accounting, employment and environmental regulations)

Other Duties:

• Assist with statistical research and provide information and support for other departments and mine personnel
• Perform other duties as directed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn advanced Microsoft Excel functions to include power query and power pivot
• Knowledge of business intelligence applications and practices, such as Power BI, is a plus
• Must possess the ability to handle confidential information
• Must be accurate and detail oriented
• Must possess good interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced work environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field is required; or, four years of experience as an accountant may be considered in lieu of degree CMA or CPA certification is preferred

Analysis of Physical Demands for Position:

• Intermittent: None
• Occasionally (0-1/3 of workday): Walking; standing; lift and/or carry 30 lbs. (office items); push and/or pull 20 lbs. (office items); climbing; balancing; stooping, kneeling, and crouching; depth perception
• Frequently (1/3-2/3 of workday): Hand coordination; repetitive motions
• Continually (2/3-3/3 of workday): Seeing, hearing, and sitting

NOTE: This position requires ability to work primarily indoors and on-site at the Freedom Mine.

Employees must be able to safely operate company vehicles/equipment as required.

Employees must be able to work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety footwear, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while in active work areas.

Position closes on October 11, 2026.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate.

You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.

We’re fortunate to have some of the most talented and experienced professionals in the coal mining industry on our team. We trust and empower our people to always do the right thing, look out for one another, and draw on their collective expertise to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for every customer.