Junior Accountant - Fast-Paced Startup, Baton Rouge

CoverFour; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CoverFour is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support financial operations across its growing multi-brand organization. You will maintain the general ledger, perform reconciliations, and assist with month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

The role emphasizes ownership, accuracy, and collaboration with operations, e-commerce, and marketing teams to ensure data integrity and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in startup, consumer goods, retail, or e-commerce.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting.
• Exposure to inventory accounting or cost accounting is a plus.
• CPA certification or CPA-track preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing and payment tracking.
• Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Prepare internal financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and track expenses to support cash flow visibility and working capital management.
• Assist in maintaining and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support inventory and cost accounting processes across multiple product lines.
• Collaborate with operations, e-commerce, and marketing teams to ensure financial data aligns with business activities.
• Assist external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors with required documentation and reporting.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.

Job description

CoverFour is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support financial operations across its growing multi-brand organization. You will maintain the general ledger, perform reconciliations, and assist with month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

The role emphasizes ownership, accuracy, and collaboration with operations, e-commerce, and marketing teams to ensure data integrity and strong internal controls.