Accountant – Sustainability, AR Focus

Jobtailor; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Metairie, LA is seeking an accounting professional to perform general cost accounting, prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and P&L statements, and reconcile bank accounts. You will assist external auditors, manage accounts payable, and maintain meticulous records in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Required are a Bachelor's in Accounting, 0–5 years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficient MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 0–5 years experience.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and follow supervisory instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with industry and competitors.
• Ability to travel 0–5% of the time; stairs and mobility considerations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cost accounting and related accounting duties.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and P&L statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly and address bank inquiries.
• Reconcile customer accounts.
• Verify payment of accounts payable invoices and allocate to correct accounts.
• Assist auditors by gathering information for the annual audit.
• Perform filing, scanning, and record-keeping duties.
• Administer contracts, performance and payment bonds, certificates of insurance, and licenses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

General financial accounting

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitask

Team collaboration

Follow supervisory instructions

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 monthly, verify deposits, and address bank inquiries
• Reconcile customer accounts
• Verify payment of accounts payable invoices and ensure payments are charged to appropriate accounts
• Assist outside auditors by gathering account information and documents for the annual audit
• Perform filing, scanning, and record-keeping duties
• Administer credit applications, contracts, performance and payment bonds, certificates of insurance, and licenses
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 0–5 years 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment
• Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary
• Ability to travel 0–5% of the time to job site(s)/office locations
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to adjust and/or move objects up to 20 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in general cost accounting, financial reporting, and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles. Proficient in managing accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and supporting audit processes while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting
• General Financial Accounting Knowledge
• Proficient In Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention To Detail
• Ability To Multitask

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Data Entry
• Journal Entries
• Balance Sheets Preparation
• Income Statements Preparation
• Profit And Loss Statements Preparation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable Management
• Audit Support
• Record-Keeping

Soft Skills

• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability To Work Well With Others
• Ability To Follow Supervisory Instructions

Industry Keywords

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Corporate Environment
• Credit Applications
• Contracts
• Performance Bonds
• Payment Bonds
• Certificates Of Insurance
• Licenses