Accounting Manager

Staffmark Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking an Accounting Manager in Lafayette, LA, to manage general ledger and financial reporting. This high-visibility role allows you to enhance accounting functions while providing guidance to a growing team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of accounting experience, and strong job costing skills. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in construction, project-based, or multi-entity environments preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee job costing processes for accurate project profitability and cost allocation.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement scalable accounting improvements.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures in a growth environment.
• Partner with operations and leadership to improve financial visibility.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and audit readiness.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Job costing

General ledger accounting

Process improvement

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP/accounting system

Job description

Accounting Manager

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000

Location: Lafayette, LA

Shift: Regular Business Hours

If you're the type of accountant who fixes broken processes before anyone asks, this role was built for you.

We're hiring an Accounting Manager on behalf of a growing foundation and civil construction company in Lafayette, LA. This is a high-visibility, direct hire role reporting to the Controller/CFO - with real opportunity to shape the accounting function as the company scales.

Job Duties - What you’ll do:

• Manage general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Oversee job costing processes for accurate project profitability and cost allocation
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement scalable accounting improvements
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures in a growth environment
• Partner with operations and leadership to improve financial visibility
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and audit readiness

Qualifications & Requirements - What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities
• Strong job costing and general ledger accounting background
• Experience in construction, project-based, or multi-entity environments preferred
• Proven track record of process improvement and building efficient accounting systems
• Advanced Excel; ERP/accounting system experience required
• CPA a plus, not required

The benefits

• Direct Hire Position - Start day 1 on our client's payroll
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Benefits may vary by company and will be disclosed at the time of offer

Why this role

• High-impact position with cross-functional visibility
• Collaborative leadership team with a strong growth trajectory
• Opportunity to build - not just maintain - the accounting function
• $80,000-$110,000 based on experience

Ready to bring your accounting expertise to a company that’s actively building?

Apply now – we review applications promptly and move quickly for qualified candidates.

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