Accounting Manager - Lead Close, GAAP & Team Development

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

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