Accounting Manager

JM Test Systems, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Training and development opportunities

Opportunities for continued growth

Job summary

JM Test Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting leader to own the monthly and annual close across all locations, manage the general ledger, and guide a team that includes the AP Supervisor and staff accountants.

You will deliver timely, accurate financials and support audits. Reporting to the Controller and collaborating with the CFO, you will provide variance analysis, executive and location-level reporting, and help strengthen internal controls while optimizing processes and Sage

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines while communicating and collaborating well.

Responsibilities

• Own the close: Lead the monthly and annual close across all locations to deliver timely, accurate financial statements.
• Protect GL integrity: Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations to stay GAAP-compliant.
• Lead the team: Coach and develop the AP Supervisor and staff accountants, set priorities, and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Deliver insight: Provide variance analysis and executive/location-level reporting to leadership.
• Manage compliance and controls: Oversee multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax compliance and support audits.
• Improve how we work: Streamline processes and maximize Sage 100 efficiency.
• Partner across the business: Coordinate with AR, Purchasing, Payroll, and dept. leaders to keep data consistent.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Detail oriented

Multi-deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred / progress toward)

Tools

Sage 100

Job description

AboutJM Test Systems

JM Test Systems provides calibration, test and measurementequipment, and technical services across multiple business segments and servicelocations. We help customers in industrial, energy, manufacturing, and otherdemanding environments keep critical instruments accurate, compliant, and readyto perform.

JobSummary

In this role, you will own the accuracy and efficiency ofour accounting operations across every JM Test location. Reporting to theController and partnering closely with the CFO, you'll lead the close, own thegeneral ledger, and guide a team that includes the AP Supervisor and staffaccountants. Success means a timely, accurate close, clean audit-readyfinancials, and clear insights that help leadership make decisions.

KeyResponsibilities & Outcomes

• Own theclose. Lead the monthly and annual close across all locations, deliveringtimely, accurate financial statements.
• ProtectGL integrity. Review and approve journal entries, accruals, andreconciliations to keep the ledger clean and GAAP-compliant.
• Lead theteam. Coach and develop the AP Supervisor and staff accountants, setpriorities, and hold the team accountable for accuracy and timeliness.
• Deliverinsight. Support the Controller and CFO with variance analysis andexecutive and location-level reporting.
• Managecompliance and controls. Oversee multi-jurisdiction sales and use taxcompliance, strengthen internal controls, and support internal and externalaudits.
• Improvehow we work. Reduce errors and rework, streamline processes, and get moreout of Sage 100.
• Partneracross the business. Work with AR, Purchasing, Payroll, and departmentleaders to keep financial data consistent and accurate.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Preferred: CPA, or progress toward one.

Experience

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience,including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Preferred: experience leading or mentoringothers; multi-location or service-based organizations; Sage 100 or a similarERP.

Skills &Capabilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and advanced Excelskills.
• High attention to detail with strong analyticaland problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines whilecommunicating and collaborating well.

WhyJoin JM Test Systems?

You’ll lead a team, work directly with the Controller andCFO, and have real room to strengthen controls and improve how accounting runsacross our locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for continued growth within JMTest Systems

EqualOpportunity Employer

JM Test Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We arecommitted to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants andemployees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by applicable federal, state, or local law.