Junior Staff Accountant: GAAP, Payroll & Reconciliation

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

DSC Dredge, LLC in Reserve, LA is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to join our Financial Services team. The role focuses on timely and accurate accounting data preparation across various areas, with strong emphasis on accuracy, analytics, and organizational discipline.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and has 0–2 years of accounting experience. Proficiency in Excel, strong communication, and a detail-oriented mindset are essential to support our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A detail-oriented approach to handling sensitive financial information with GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the senior team to understand and ensure accuracy of all financial reporting activity.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Post cash activity daily, reconcile bank accounts and update liquidity reports.
• Create and maintain vendor and customer profiles and perform credit checks.
• Review incoming contract labor invoices for accuracy and proper coding.
• Process weekly payroll for the Reserve location.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects related to financial reporting, analysis, accounts payable or accounts receivable.
• Adhere to corporate financial policies and GAAP; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

DSC Dredge, LLC in Reserve, LA is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to join our Financial Services team. The role focuses on timely and accurate accounting data preparation across various areas, with strong emphasis on accuracy, analytics, and organizational discipline.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and has 0–2 years of accounting experience. Proficiency in Excel, strong communication, and a detail-oriented mindset are essential to support our