Accountant, Sustainability

Jobtailor; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Metairie, LA is seeking an accounting professional to perform cost accounting, prepare financial statements, and support audits. This role emphasizes accuracy, GAAP adherence, and building solid financial records across monthly closings.

You will manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and journal entries, collaborate with teams, and maintain meticulous record keeping in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 0-5 years of accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of general financial accounting.
• Strong GAAP understanding and adherence.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication in a corporate setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cost accounting and related duties in the department.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and P&L statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly and handle inquiries.
• Reconcile customer accounts and verify(AP) invoice payments.
• Assist auditors by gathering information for annual audits.
• Maintain filing, scanning, and record-keeping processes.
• Administer credit applications, contracts, bonds, certificates, and licenses.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Data Entry

Journal Entries

Bank Reconciliation

Accounts Payable Management

Financial Statement Preparation

Audit Support

Record Keeping

Understanding Of GAAP

Attention To Detail

Written And Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Ability To Multitask

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Perform general cost accounting and related accounting department duties, including data and journal entries


• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements


• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address bank inquiries


• Reconcile customer accounts


• Verify accounts payable invoice payments and ensure charges are assigned to appropriate accounts


• Assist outside auditors by gathering account information and documents for the annual audit


• Perform filing, scanning, record keeping, and other related duties


• Administer credit applications, contracts, performance and payment bonds, certificates of insurance, and licenses

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting


• 0-5 years of experience


• Knowledge of general financial accounting


• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Written and verbal communication skills; ability to work well with others and follow supervisory instructions in a corporate environment


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software


• Ability to tackle ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment


• Familiarity with the industry and the Company's competitors


• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside the scope of work when necessary


• Ability to travel to job sites/office locations 0-5% of the time


• Ability to climb stairs and remain stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods


• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers


• Ability to perform light work, including adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in general financial accounting, including the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements, while adhering to generally accepted accounting principles. Proficient in managing accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and supporting audit processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting


• General Financial Accounting


• Proficiency In Microsoft Office Suite


• Attention To Detail


• Written And Verbal Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cost Accounting


• Data Entry


• Journal Entries


• Bank Reconciliation


• Accounts Payable Management


• Financial Statement Preparation


• Audit Support


• Record KeepingCredit Application Administration


• Understanding Of GAAP

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills


• Ability To Multitask


• Collaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Environment


• Competitor Familiarity


• Performance Bonds


• Certificates Of Insurance