Growth-Focused Staff Accountant: Month-End & Reporting

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Lafayette, LA seeks a Staff Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting, support month-end close, and assist with reconciliations while working cross-functionally with the Controller and other departments.

You will prepare journal entries, analyze balance sheets, and assist with audits, aiming to improve processes and deliver timely financial insights for business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Familiarity with GAAP, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing financial operations and ensuring timely, accurate reporting.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes and prepare financial statements.
• Reconcile bank statements and web-based receivable accounts (e.g., Amazon, PayPal).
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation/amortization schedules, GAAP and tax considerations.
• Prepare and enter journal entries, including accruals, to present accurate financials.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support year-end consolidations and coordinate with external CPAs during audits.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure proper accounting of advertising expenses.
• Prepare and distribute weekly cash flow updates.
• Maintain digital filing systems for accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with special projects and other assignments from Controller.
• Work with other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-Solving

GAAP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Lafayette, LA seeks a Staff Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting, support month-end close, and assist with reconciliations while working cross-functionally with the Controller and other departments.

You will prepare journal entries, analyze balance sheets, and assist with audits, aiming to improve processes and deliver timely financial insights for business decisions.