Accountant

Acadiana Planning Commission; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Holidays

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Acadiana Planning Commission is seeking an Accountant to manage core accounting functions, ensure accurate financial records, and support compliance with grant requirements. The role emphasizes transparency and accountability in handling public funds.

Responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, invoicing, audit support, and grant management, with collaboration across departments and timely, precise financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three (3) years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with AP, AR, invoicing, payroll, accounting software, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, and grant management.
• Maintain billing, payroll, accounts payable, and related procedures.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and grant requirements.
• Prepare for external audits and support department collaboration.

Skills

AP processing

AR processing

Payroll processing

Excel

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

MIP

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

The Accountant positionperforms work requiring knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting, with emphasis on the recording, examining, and analyzing of fiscal transactions. The position works under the direction of the Director of Accounting & Human Resources. The Accountant role involves ensuring compliance with each granting agency's regulations and changes in regulations. The Accountant contributes to the effective and efficient use of public funds while maintaining transparency and accountability. Additionally, the Accountant will assist the Director of Accounting & Human Resources with financial reporting, budgeting, financial planning, audits, and grant management activities.

The Accountant will maintain the billing system, payroll processes, accounts payable functions, and related accounting procedures. This position will work within, maintain, and review these systems and processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records.

Key Responsibilities

Accountant

Full-Time Position

Position Overview

The Accountant positionperforms work requiring knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting, with emphasis on the recording, examining, and analyzing of fiscal transactions. The position works under the direction of the Director of Accounting & Human Resources. The Accountant role involves ensuring compliance with each granting agency's regulations and changes in regulations. The Accountant contributes to the effective and efficient use of public funds while maintaining transparency and accountability. Additionally, the Accountant will assist the Director of Accounting & Human Resources with financial reporting, budgeting, financial planning, audits, and grant management activities.

The Accountant will maintain the billing system, payroll processes, accounts payable functions, and related accounting procedures. This position will work within, maintain, and review these systems and processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Assist the Director of Accounting & Human Resources in ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions and maintaining up-to-date financial records.

Budgeting and Planning

• Assist in budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and organizational financial planning.

Invoicing and Accounts Receivable

• Maintain the billing system and prepare customer invoices.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices and payment requests.

Payroll Administration

• Assist with payroll preparation and processing.

Compliance and Regulation

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, grant requirements, and accounting standards.

External Audit Preparation

• Assist with audit preparation and supporting documentation.

Grant Management

• Assist in the management of grants and funding programs.

Interdepartmental Collaboration

• Provide financial support to departments.

Professional Development

• Remain current on accounting best practices.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, invoicing, payroll, and accounts payable processing.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and take initiative to identify and resolve issues.
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, granting agencies, auditors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Exercise sound judgment and professionalism when handling confidential, sensitive, and financial information.
• Maintain the highest level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethical conduct in all accounting and human resources-related matters.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Adapt to changing priorities, regulations, grant requirements, and organizational needs.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Show a commitment to accountability, transparency, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three (3) years of accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with AP, AR, invoicing, payroll, accounting software, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Governmental accounting experience.
• Grant accounting experience.
• MIP, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar software experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, retirement plan participation, paid leave and holidays, and employee paid deferred compensation.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. EOE / AAE.