Accountant

LaSalle Corrections; Ruston (LA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LaSalle Corrections in Ruston, Louisiana, is seeking an Accountant to perform a range of accounting and audit tasks, compile and analyze data, and prepare financial reports for management. You will handle asset, liability, and equity entries, ensure accurate postings, and support monthly and year-end closes in a high-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2–5 years of experience, strong Excel and QuickBooks skills, and familiarity with Form 5500/401(k) and

Qualifikationen

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Form 5500 and 401k preferred.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience.
• CPA is a plus; Intercompany/Corporate accounting experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Prepare asset, liability, and equity entries by analyzing account information.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Summarize current financial status by preparing balance sheets, income statements, and other reports.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing and preparation of financial reports.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets to reconcile ledgers and supporting records.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Form 5500 knowledge

401(k) knowledge

FLSA knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Jobbeschreibung

• On-site
• Salary : $55,000 USD per year
• Professionals
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ACCOU002544

Description

Job Summary:

The Accountant plays a critical role in performing a variety of accounting and audit functions within the general accounting function and provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Documents financial transactions by entering account information.

Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

Secures financial information by completing data base backups.

Review invoices and statements verifying information, ensuring sufficient funds have been obligated, and if questionable, resolving with submitting unit determining accounts involved.

Assist in the preparation of month-end/year end closing of financial books, facility and corporate financial reports. Review reports for accuracy and resolve problems.

Develop and maintain internal spreadsheets to help to reconcile ledgers and supporting records

Assist in the preparation of data input for developing financial statements and management information reports, including monthly accounting journal entries, overhead application schedules, bank reconciliations, general ledger account analyses and monthly financial statement.

Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Working knowledge of Form 5500 and 401k preferred

Knowledge of the Service Contract Agreement and FLSA preferred

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

2-5 Years’ experience as an accountant

Proficient Excel and QuickBooks skills required

CPA is a plus

Experience with Intercompany or Multi-Company or Corporate Accounting

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

Ability to work continuously on a telephone/computer/scanner/fax/copier or other office equipment per shift with scheduled breaks.

Frequent periods of walking and/or standing

Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs

Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

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